Dianne is a female given name of English origin, traditionally used in the English-speaking world. It is a variant of Diane, which itself is the French form of Diana. The ultimate root is Diana, a name derived from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", related to the Indo-European root *dyew- found in Zeus. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth, often equated with the Greek goddess Artemis.As a given name, Diana gained popularity in the English-speaking world after the Renaissance, notably through literary works like Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (1817) featuring Diana Vernon, and George Meredith's Diana of the Crossways (1885). More recently, Princess Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997), further cemented the name's appeal. The variant Dianne emerged as a common spelling variant in the 20th century, reflecting the English tendency to modify French forms for phonetic clarity.Dianne shares its origin with other variants such as Diann and Dyan, as well as cognates in other languages, including Hawaiian Kiana and Hungarian Diána.Meaning: Divine, goddesslike (derived from Latin dia)Origin: English variant of French Diane, ultimately from Latin DianaType: Feminine given nameUsage Regions: Primarily English-speaking countries