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Diana

Girl name · 387 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Diana: 387 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 49 births in 1981.

Of Latin origin, Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, her name likely deriving from the ancient root *di- meaning "to shine" or "divine." The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997), whose grace and humanitarian work made the name beloved worldwide. Her son Prince William named his daughter Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in her honour. The name also appears in classical mythology and was borne by the Roman goddess Diana, whose sacred grove at Lake Nemi inspired the title of Frazer's *The Golden Bough*. The name shares its root with words like "divine" and "day," and the Roman goddess lent her name to the moon of the dwarf planet Pluto. A notable variant is the French form Diane, while the name saw a remarkable resurgence in Scotland following the royal wedding of 1981.