Baby name

STABLE UNISEX · GREEK-ITALIAN
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Stefani

/steh · FAH · nee/


“Crown or wreath”

Italian and Brazilian feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'; also the birth name of Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta).

stef

gentle

How it ages.

Familiar and pleasant; feels mid-century in most markets but has pop-star energy thanks to Gaga.

The cultural moment.

Common in Brazil and Italy through the 1980s; occasional use in the US boosted by pop culture.