"Stephanie meaning and name origin Stephanie \s-tepha-nie, st(e)-phanie\ as a girl's name is pronounced STEFF-a-nee. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Stephanie is "crown, garland". Feminine form of Stephen. The name of the first Christian martyr was a favored name choice from the early Christian era. Stephania, a Latin form of the name, was used for girls. The French form Stephanie became popular early in the 20th century. Tennis celebrity Steffi Graff; actresses Stephanie Powers, Stephanie Zimbalist; poet Stevie Smith." http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Stephanie I hope that answer can help you :).