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Etienne

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Etienne: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2010.

Etienne is the French form of Stephen, ultimately from the Greek *Stephanos*, meaning “crown” or “garland.” Among its most notable bearers are Étienne Brûlé, the intrepid French explorer who mapped much of Canada’s interior, and Étienne de La Boétie, the 16th‑century philosopher and friend of Montaigne. The name also lives on in the French industrial city of Saint‑Étienne, whose patron is Saint Stephen. A lovely variant, Stephen remains the standard English version, while the Scottish diminutive “Steenie” – famously used for King James VI’s favourite, the Duke of Lennox – offers a distinctive local twist. Etienne brings a Gallic elegance that feels