Stefanie
Stefanie is the German form of the English female given name Stephanie.
Stefanie is a female given name used in German-speaking contexts.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While the spelling Stephanie is also used in German, the version with an f, Stefanie, is more common and follows German phonetic patterns.
Did you know?
- The name Stefanie is linked to the historical custom of crowning winners with a stephanos or laurel wreath in ancient Greece.
- In Germany, Stefanie was so popular in the 1970s and 1980s that it became a stereotypical name for a specific generation of women.
- In German-speaking regions, nicknames for 'Stefanie' like 'Steffi' are extremely common and often used even in semi-formal social settings.
Examples in context
- Stephanie, wie geht es dir?Stephanie, how are you?
- Hast du heute Zeit, Stephanie?Do you have time today, Stephanie?
- Wie war dein Tag, Stephanie?How was your day, Stephanie?
- Was machst du gerne in deiner Freizeit, Stephanie?What do you enjoy doing in your free time, Stephanie?
- Ist das dein Lieblingsbuch, Stephanie?Is this your favorite book, Stephanie?
- Ist das Stefanie?Is that Stefanie?
- Ich habe Stefanie gestern getroffen.I met Stefanie yesterday.
- Meine Freundin heißt Stefanie.My friend's name is Stefanie.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are talking on the phone.
- HannahKennst du Stefanie?Do you know Stefanie?
- JulianJa, ich kenne sie sehr gut.Yes, I know her very well.
- HannahIst sie heute auch hier?Is she here today too?
- JulianNein, sie arbeitet heute leider.No, unfortunately she is working today.
