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Dianne

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Pronounced dy-AN /daɪˈæn/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Diane/Diana — from the Latin, 'divine; heavenly' (Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Divine; heavenly: Dianne is a form of Diana. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dy-AN').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form/spelling of Diane/Diana — from the Latin, 'divine; heavenly' (Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#5775 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 95,286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719112025

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

Dianne is a form/spelling of Diane/Diana — from the Latin, 'divine; heavenly' (Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt; we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dy-AN').

In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro-charming. Divine-and-heavenly at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Diana means 'divine; heavenly' in Latin (the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt) — Dianne is a form of it, lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'dy-AN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Diana — deity link

Variations

DianeDianaDyanne

Nicknames

Di

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dianne mean?

Dianne is a form of Diane/Diana — Latin 'divine; heavenly' (the Roman goddess). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Dianne?

It's said dy-AN /daɪˈæn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dianne a boy or girl name?

Dianne is a girl's name.

How popular is Dianne?

Dianne is a rare name today, retro.

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