Stephanie

crown, garland (Greek via English/French)

Stephanie is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 180, with 43,392 records. It has 3 syllables.

English / Other Modern English
May 2021 rank
#180
May 2021 records
43,392
Syllables
3
Origin
English / Other
Background
Modern English
Sound
Soft
Trend
falling

Origin and meaning

crown, garland (Greek via English/French)

Derived from the Greek name Stephanos, Stephanie is the feminine derivative popularized across the English-speaking world via French. In the Philippines, it gained strong momentum in the mid-to-late 20th century as a standard modern feminine name.

Stephanie is the English feminine form of the Greek name Stephanos (via French Stéphanie), meaning crown or garland. It entered the Philippine naming pool predominantly through 20th-century American cultural influence.

English 70% Other 30%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Ruler Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly shortened to 'Steph', 'Stephi', 'Tep-tep', or 'Fanie'. Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compounds like 'Stephanie Anne' and 'Maria Stephanie'.

Best known for: Princess Stéphanie of Monaco

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Is Stephanie a common girl name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Stephanie is number 180, with 43,392 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.