Diane Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Diane Name at a Glance

Name	Diane
Meaning	The French form of the Latin Diana. Famous bearer: Diane de Poitiers, mistress of France's King Henri II.Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Greek goddess of the moon.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Diane Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Diane means “The French form of the Latin Diana. Famous bearer: Diane de Poitiers, mistress of France's King Henri II.Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Greek goddess of the moon”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Diane Name Origin

Our database records Diane under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Diane a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Diane is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Diane

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