Stephany is a more unique spelling variation of the more popular Stephanie. Both come from the name Stephan, however, as the feminine version. Stephany is no longer a top 1,000 option as of 2010, but Stephanie is still a top 500 name.
Meaning of the name Stephany:
Greek: crown, garland
Origin of the name Stephany:
Stephany is a variation of the original Stephanie, which is the feminine form of Stephen. This latter name comes from the Greek Stephanos, popularized through the early Christian martyr, Saint Stephen.
Symbolism of the name Stephany:
The baby name Stephany means “crown” or “wreath.” These meanings are the same as those for Stephen, coming from the direct translation of “that which surrounds.”
Style of the name Stephany:
Classical
Gender of the name Stephany:
Stephany is a sporty name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Stephany:
STEHF-uh-nee
Number of syllables in the name Stephany:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Stephany:
Stephany feels tomboyish and sporty. It is a wholesome name that is informal.
Alternative spellings for the name Stephany:
Nicknames for the name Stephany:
- Stef
- Steph
- Stepha
- Stephi
- Any
- Annie
- Ann
Popularity of the name Stephany:
Stephany was a consistent top 1,000 baby name from 1985 to 2010. It did rank in the upper 800s in 1967, 1970, and 1972, however. The baby name did get to the top 500 list for five years, coming in at rank 442 in 1990 at the highest.
Related names for the name Stephany
Great middle names for Stephany and their meanings:
- Gwen (fair bow, blessed ring)
- Renee (reborn)
- Willow (willow tree, freedom)
- Irene (peace)
- Rosamund (pure rose, rose of the world)
- Violet (purple)
- Blythe (merry, cheerful)
- Pearl (precious)
Famous people with the name Stephany:
- Stephany Ortega (Miss Uruguay from 2010)
- Stephany Mayor (soccer player)
- Stephany Griffith Jones (economist)
- Stephany Stefanowitz (model, fashion designer)
- Stephany Avila (actress, “I Love You Too”)
Stephanys in popular culture:
There are no fictional references to the baby name Stephany.