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Arianne

Girl name · 55 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arianne: 55 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2010.

Arianne is a French variant of Ariane, which itself comes from the Greek Ariadne, meaning “most holy” or “utterly pure.” This elegant name has ancient roots in the myth of Ariadne, the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth. Notable bearers include costume designer Arianne Phillips, known for her work on films like *Walk the Line*, and Arianne Zwart, a Dutch Olympic rower. While there are no prominent place names directly linked to this spelling, the root Ariadne has inspired various locations, such as the asteroid 43 Ariadne. A related variant

Girl 14 of 52 years

Peak year
20107 babies
Latest (2017)
#8083 babies
Total births
55since 1984
5-year trend
▼ 10%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).