Steffie

Steffie is a German feminine pet form of Stephanie, which derives through Latin and French from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. The Greek root stephanoun, to crown, reflects the name's ancient association with honor and victory. Stephanie itself gained wide use in medieval Europe largely through veneration of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, whose name inspired feminine forms across many languages. Related forms include Steffi, Stephie, and the fuller Stephanie.