Steph

Steph is an English short form of Stephanie or Stephen, both ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. Stephanie entered wide use as a feminine given name in French-speaking regions before spreading across the English-speaking world, while Stephen has been a common masculine name since early Christian times, borne notably by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Steph functions as an informal given name in its own right as well as a nickname. Related forms include Stephanie, Stephenie, Steve, and Stefan.