Stefanie

Stefanie is the German variant of the name Stephanie and represents the female counterpart to Stefan. The meaning of the name is 'the crowned one' or 'the one with a wreath' and is derived from the ancient Greek term stéphanos, which means 'wreath' or 'crown'.

What does the name Stefanie mean?

Stefanie, as the German form of Stephanie, is considered the feminine counterpart to Stefan. The name carries the meanings 'the crowned one' or 'the one with a wreath' and originates from the ancient Greek word stéphanos, which means 'wreath' or 'crown'. In Germany, the first name Stefanie was especially popular from the 1960s to the 1980s. However, around the turn of the millennium, its popularity began to decline, and today it is chosen only rarely. Related forms of the name include Stefani, Stefania, Steffanie, and Steffenie. Common nicknames for Stefanie are Steffi, Steffie, and Steffy. Notable bearers of the name include the German model Stefanie Giesinger, former tennis player Stefanie Graf, Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann, and German schlager singer Stefanie Hertel.

Where does the name Stefanie come from?

The name Stefanie, as the feminine variant of Stephan, has its roots in the Latin name Stephanus, which is a Latinized form of the ancient Greek original name Stephanos. This literally means 'wreath' or 'crown'. The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Stefanie?

The pronunciation of the name Stefanie is structured rhythmically and can be three to four syllables long. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Ste-fa-nie' [ʃtefaˈniː], with the last syllable emphasized with a long 'i'. This clear syllable structure gives the name stability. Stefanie sounds timeless and melodic – friendly, self-assured, and present.

When is the name day of Stefanie?

The most significant name days for Stefanie are May 14 (Saint Stephana) and December 26 (Saint Stephanus).

Popularity

Stefanie was initially only present in extended rankings as a female first name in Germany. From the late 1920s to the 1950s, the name was consistently seen, but often in medium to rare ranges and did not belong to the most prominent names of a birth year. Starting in the 1960s, this changed as Stefanie gained significant popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Anie / Anni / Effi / Fani / Fanie / Fanny / Finchen / Fine / Piffani / Schteffi / Sleffi / Ste / Stedl / Stef / Stefa / Stefanai / Stefaniechen / Stefanski / Stefanusine / Steff / Steffal / Steffaney / Steffanie / Steffche / Steffchen / Steffei / Steffel / Steffele / Steffeli / Steffeni / Steffey / Steffi / Steffie / Steffilein / SteffiPeffi / Steffko / Steffle / Steffo / Steffoe / Steffonie / SteffSteff / Steffu / Steffush / Steffy / Stefi / Stefinchen / Stefka / Stefkes / Steftschki / Stefy / Steph / Stephano / Stephi / Stephie / Steppi / Steppy / Stepuschka / Stettleff / Stettleph / Steve / Stevi / Stevia / Stiefi / Stiefl / Stiflersmom / Stivini / Stodl / Stoff / Stoffel / Stoffi / Stuefi / Stuffanie / Stuffi / Teff / Teffi / Tiff / Tiffany / Tiffy / Töffi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Stefani Hertel (singer)
• Stefanía Fernández (Miss Universe 2009)
• Stefanie Becker (footballer)
• Stefanie Bock (actress, singer)
• Stefanie Böhler (cross-country skier)
• Stefanie Gabriella Germanotta (American singer known as Lady GaGa)
• Stefanie Gerstenberger (German writer)
• Stefanie Giesinger (German model, winner of GNTM 2014)
• Stefanie Golisch (writer from Germany)
• Stefanie Graf (former tennis player)
• Stefanie Grimm (German footballer)
• Stefanie Grüssl (Austrian artist)
• Stefanie Haidner (Austrian tennis player)
• Stefanie Heinzmann (singer)
• Stefanie Hertel (schlager singer)
• Stefanie Hüttermann (German beach volleyball player)
• Stefanie Kiesler (Austrian writer)
• Stefanie Kloß (singer (Silbermond))
• Stefanie Kremser (writer from Germany)
• Stefanie Kreuzer (German art historian)