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Stefania

Girl name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Stefania: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2019.

Stefania is the feminine form of Stephen, rooted in the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crown” or “garland,” and was borne by Saint Stephen, Christianity’s first martyr. The most famous modern bearer is Stefania LaVie Owen, the New Zealand-American actress known for roles in *The Carrie Diaries* and *Running Wilde*. While no major places bear the exact name, the masculine equivalent Stephen lends its root to places like St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. In Scotland, Stefania has been a gently uncommon but steady choice since the 1970s, often chosen by families with Italian or Eastern European heritage—a common variant in Poland and Romania is Stefania (with an accent on the i), while the Scottish Gaelic equivalent is Stìobhan.