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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Crown; Garland; Renown

Your precious baby is bound to be crowned prince or princess of the household! That's why Stephany makes a great choice, as this Greek name means "crown." Your royal bundle is sure to love their regal title, especially with the modern y spelling, an alternative to the traditional Stephanie. It stems from the masculine version, Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, which also means "garland" and "renown." In Greek history, competition winners were awarded wreath crowns to showcase their skill and talent. Cute nicknames include Stephy and Steph.