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Dione

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Pronounced dy-OH-nee /daɪˈo.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Dione, 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus/Dios); a Titaness/goddess, in some myths the mother of Aphrodite; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Divine; a goddess: Dione is a Greek Titaness/goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dy-OH-nee'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Dione, 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus/Dios); a Titaness/goddess, in some myths the mother of Aphrodite; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2023)#12466 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019292023

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

Dione comes from the Greek Dione, 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus/Dios); a Titaness/goddess, in some myths the mother of Aphrodite (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dy-OH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a mythology name (also a moon of Saturn). Rare, divine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dione is 'divine; goddess' in Greek (a feminine of Zeus/Dios) — a Titaness and, in some myths, the mother of Aphrodite — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'dy-OH-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Dione — Greek mythology; goddess

Variations

DionneDiona

Nicknames

Dio

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If you like Dione…

Dionne— a modern spelling
Aphrodite— her daughter in some myths
Thea— a fellow Greek goddess-name
Rhea— a companion Greek Titaness

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dione mean?

Dione is Greek for 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus); a Titaness and, in some myths, mother of Aphrodite. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Dione?

It's said dy-OH-nee /daɪˈo.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dione a boy or girl name?

Dione is a girl's name.

How popular is Dione?

Dione is a very rare name in the U.S.

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