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Arianne

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Pronounced air-ee-AN /ɛr.iˈæn/High

Meaning: French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendHigh

In 30 seconds: Ariadne in French silk: Arianne is the elegant Gallic form of the labyrinth princess's name — 'most holy', the woman whose thread saved a hero. Refined, mythic, and rare.
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Origin HighFrench, Greek
MeaningFrench form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legend
U.S. rank (2025)#4180 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,076

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019582025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arianne is the French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy', the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth. France favored Arianne and Ariane; the name also brushes the European Ariane rockets, named for the same heroine.

In the U.S. it appears as an elegant alternative to the soaring Ariana, rare and refined. Holy at the root, French on the page.

Did you know? Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of thread to find his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth — 'Ariadne's thread' still means a method for solving a complex problem.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Ariadne — root etymology

Variations

ArianeArianaArianna

Nicknames

AriAnne

Famous Bearers

  • ★Arianne Phillips
    American costume designer nominated for multiple Academy Awards
  • ★Arianne Zucker (1974-)
    American actress known for the soap opera Days of Our Lives

If you like Arianne…

Ariana— the pop-era sister name
Arianna— the Italian double-n form
Ariadne— the Greek original
Adrienne— a fellow French -enne classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arianne mean?

Arianne is the French form of Ariadne, Greek for 'most holy' — the labyrinth princess.

How do you pronounce Arianne?

It's said air-ee-AN /ɛr.iˈæn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Arianne a boy or girl name?

Arianne is a girl's name.

How popular is Arianne?

Arianne is a rare name in the U.S.; Ariana and Arianna are the familiar forms.

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