Sophia is a female name derived from σοφία, the Greek word for "Wisdom." Sophie is from the French form. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_(name) Sophie is a very common first name for women (#463 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census) http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Sophie The name Sophie (So-fee) is the French version of the name Sophia and is Greek in origin. It is a name which is highly popular and was ranked fourth in a recent survey conducted in the UK for the most preferred name for girls. The name stands for wisdom; its variants are Sofia, Sofya, Zofia and also Sonia. The World famous actresses Sophie Lauren and Sophie Dahl have made it a household name in modern times. http://www.blurtit.com/q875946.html I hope these can help you