Sophie

Sophie is a French form of Sophia, derived from the ancient Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom. The name gained widespread use across Europe through veneration of Saint Sophia, a legendary martyr, and through its association with divine wisdom in early Christian and Byzantine thought. Sophie became particularly fashionable in German-speaking lands partly due to several prominent noblewomen bearing the name, and it spread further through French cultural influence. Closely related forms include Sophia, Sofia, and Sofie.