Female Name
Steffie
ˈʃtɛ.fi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
ends in -ie
Ice Age characters
rare German
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
52/100
Meaning & Etymology
Steffie is a diminutive form of the name Stephanie, which originates from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown, wreath, garland". The name Stephanie is widely used in various cultures and languages, including German (Stefanie), Italian, Czech, Polish, Russian (Stefania), Portuguese (Estefânia), and Spanish (Estefanía). The French form Stéphanie is also notable, though Stephanie is commonly used in English- and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Etymology
Original Form:
Στέφανος (Stephanos)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Stephanos to the Latin Stephanus, and later to Stephanie in various European languages.
Source:
Greek