Diane

Woman's traditional name

Diane is a feminine given name, the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting.

It was especially popular in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century.

Diane called to say she'd be late.

The name appears in various spellings including Dianne and Dian.

goddess

Artemis

Greek hunting goddess

Roman · Greek · deity · divine · chastity · forest · archery · bow · arrow · crescent

elegance

grace

Effortless beauty of motion

chic · style · class · finesse · taste · cultivation · polish · charm · allure · composure

name

feminine

Pertaining to women

proper noun · christening · birth certificate · naming · moniker · appellation · identity · personal · individual · timeless

cultural

French

Of or from Paris's nation

Parisian · cosmopolitan · international · literary · artistic · midcentury · vintage · 1950s · 1960s · sophisticated

famous

celebrity

Widely recognized public figure

photographer · activist · icon · notable · renowned

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Opposites
gender of name

DianeDean

Masculine given name

Daniel · David · Dennis · Darren · Derek

Phrases
Family

Diana

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G