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Étiennette is the French feminine diminutive form of Étienne, itself the French rendering of the Latin Stephanus, which derives from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or wreath. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek verb stephein, to encircle or crown. Saint Stephen, venerated as the first Christian martyr, ensured the widespread adoption of Stephanus across medieval Europe, giving rise to numerous national forms and derivatives. Related names include Stéphanie, Stéphane, Stephen, Stefan, and Stevie.