Steph

Steph is an English short form of Stephanie or Stephen, both ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. The Greek root stephos referred to the garland placed on the heads of victors and honored figures in antiquity. As an independent given name, Steph is used for both men and women, though in modern English-speaking contexts it is more commonly associated with women as a nickname for Stephanie. Related forms include Steve, Stefan, Stefania, and Étienne.