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Dianne
Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Dianne is a slightly less popular French form of Diana (Diane is the other), the name of the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt (Artemis, in Greek mythology). The name may be connected with deus (god).
History:
As Diane became popular, Dianne did too, but both have since fallen out of use.
Please see Diana for more information.
Pronunciation: die-ann.
Diminutives: Di.
Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Dianne Holum (1951-)
American speed skater.
Political Figures:
Dianne Goldman Feinstein (1933-)
American politician. Senator, and mayor of San Francisco.
Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.069 % named Dianne
Popularity of Dianne:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 312th most popular.
1940-1950: 107th most popular.
1950-1960: 120th most popular.
1960-1970: 200th most popular.
1970-1980: 510st most popular.
1980-2000: N/A
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