Diane name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin and Indoeuropean
Usage: English, German, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Diane di(a)-ne
Meaning: Divine, Heavenly, Greek Goddess of the Moon, Celestial Hunter and The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity
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What does Diane mean?

Used in Norwegian, French, English, German, Finnish, Danish and Swedish unfading and famous, Diane means "Divine, Heavenly, Mythological Ancient Roman Divinity Diana was Noted for Beauty and Swiftness, Greek Goddess of the Moon, Celestial Hunter or The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity" and normally is used for both boys and girls came from Latin and Indoeuropean.

Diane is variant form of timeless and eminent Diana. Diana is variation of persistent and cherished Diane. Diana is Roman form of Diviana Which is Related to Deus = God. Meaning of Diana is Deity and Heavenly has origin in Latin and Indoeuropean.

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Is Diane a pleasant name for a baby?

Diane is a popular baby girl name that has been around for decades. It's a simple name with a charming sound that gives off an effortlessly elegant vibe.

What sets Diane apart from other names is its classic yet modern feel, making it timeless and perfect for any generation. It's also associated with the divine and symbolizes purity, grace, and innocence.

The meaning of Diane reflects the beauty of nature as it represents both the goddess of hunting and the valley. These qualities make Diane an excellent choice for parents who want to give their little one a name that exudes sophistication and grace while still being approachable and down-to-earth.

How do I pronounce Diane?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Diane as di(a)-ne.

Variants of Diane

Dayann, Diana, Daiana, Diandra, Deanna, Dyane, Dianalee, Danae, Deandrea, Deeanna

Names that rhyme with Diane

How popular is the name Diane?

Diane was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1898 around 519454 babies have been given the given name. When at its peak in 1955, 23288 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 14th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 181 years. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 28 times Also, a popular name in France with over 20142 new-borns have been given the name since 1900.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, 514 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 124th position. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 85 times

Diane used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1952 and over 4462 babies have been given the name in 18 years.

When at its peak in 1953,. After 18 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Diane used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 696 babies have been given the name in 10 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Diane is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1983, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 126 on girl names chart when 61 babies were given the name Diane. Over 1057 people have been named Diane in Ireland.

Diane is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 233 babies in England and Wales have been named Diane.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 400. Over 224 babies in Switzerland have been named Diane. During its 23 years of usage in Belgium, it had made up to just the top 500 girl names.

Over 278 babies in Belgium have been named Diane.

However things change on global perspective, Diane is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 500 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Australia, Brazil, Chad, Philippines, South Africa, Scotland, Cameroon, New Zealand, Benin, Togo, Guinea, DR Congo, Mozambique, Gabon, Wales, Netherlands, Ivory Coast and Germany.

At least, 1480000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018246771
2017222484
20161959101
2015209692
20141710122
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Diane in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands02018931172
Finland000181
Sweden020168205
Norway02040104
Denmark001580

Numerological aspects of Diane

Don't live to work. Work to live. When it comes to your career, you are fully dedicated to your job and like to get things done as soon as possible, so you can relax later. You have trust issues and anger management problem that you seem to be handling pretty well. You lack self-discipline. You often make other feel like they are better than you in order to make them feel good about themselves.

Other names similar to Diane, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Karena means Abbreviation of Katherine and Dear has origin in Italian, Latin and Old Greek, a baby girl name is used specifically in Danish, English and Norwegian. Karena is short form of Karen.
  •  Chrysanthus came from Latin and Greek is used as a boy name. Chrysanthus is Latin cognate of Chrysanthos
  •  Tatius is originated from Greek and Latin is aimed at baby boys. Tatius is Greek equivalent of Tasso = I Arrange, I Put In Order
  •  Mercia - Unorthodox Mercias origin is Old English and Latin is used chiefly in English is a baby girl name, meaning of Mercia is "Mercy or Compassion"
  •  Leona - Trendy and Ceaseless Leona is originated from Old Greek and Latin is used largely in Danish and Icelandic, Leona means "Brave as a Lioness or Feminine of Leon" is a gender-neutral name
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Middle names for Diane

Below are swashbuckling and endearing middle names we think go particularly well with Diane:

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Sibling Names for Diane

Introducing your newborn to the world is an exciting time and choosing the perfect name for your baby is a big decision. If you have chosen "Diane" as your baby's name, you may be looking for sibling names that complement it. Here are some great options to consider.

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Famous people named Diane

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  • Diane Schoemperlen, Canadian novelist and short story writer
  • Diane Bracalente, former field hockey player from the United States
  • Diane Pretty, British woman from Luton
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  • Diane Tebelius, American attorney and former federal prosecutor
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  • Diane Williams, retired World class sprinter
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  • Diane Ablonczy, Canadian former Member of Parliament
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  • Diane Sawyer, American television journalist
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