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The baby name Dionne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-on; IPA: /diˈɒn/ (UK), /diˈɑn/ (US); French: /djon/.

Dionne is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: DEE-on; IPA: /diˈɒn/ (UK), /diˈɑn/ (US); French: /djon/

What is the meaning of the name Dionne ?

The baby name Dionne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-on; IPA: /diˈɒn/ (UK), /diˈɑn/ (US); French: /djon/.

Dionne is French in Origin.

Dionne blends Greek myth with French style. Dionne is a feminine given name and French-Canadian surname; as a given name in English it's often understood as a variant of Dione or of Dion (from Dionysios/Dionysia). From Greek roots dios “of Zeus” leading to Dione “goddess”; or from Dionysios “follower of Dionysus.” Thus meanings range from “divine; of Zeus” to “follower of Dionysus.” The surname Dionne arose in France and Québec as a patronymic/diminutive of Dion and also from toponyms such as Dion and Dions.

As a given name it came into wider use in the mid-20th century - prominently after the Canadian Dionne Quintuplets (1934) and the success of singer Dionne Warwick in the 1960s - seeing particular popularity in North America and among African American families. Variants and related forms include Dione, Dion, Deon/Deonne, Dionna/Dyonna, and the cognates Denis/Dennis and Denise via the same Dionysian root. Alternate spellings: Dyonne, Dionné.

Dionne has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dionne

Dionne Warwick Actor · Born 1940 · United States Dionne Warwick is best known for her soulful voice and timeless hits like 'Walk On By' and 'I Say a Little Prayer'. Born in 1940 in the United States, she became one of the most successful female vocalists of the 20th century. Her collaboration with Burt Bacharach and Hal David produced numerous chart-topping songs.

Dionne – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2008 #1 959
JM 0 #86 8 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
JM Girls 0 #151 120 7,507
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
NL 0 #348 44 2,481
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
NL Girls 0 #461 619 5,933
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
SG Girls 0 #534 53 18,916
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #576 40 16,104
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
BR Boys 0 #737 15 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
MY Girls 0 #972 23 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #986 7 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,052 27 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,054 88 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,147 32 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,156 28 17,781
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,435 12 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Dionne is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Ireland
AE
AO

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People also ask about Dionne

Dionne is predominantly a girl's name.
Dionne is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEE-on; IPA: /diˈɒn/ (UK), /diˈɑn/ (US); French: /djon/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dion, Dione, Dionna, Deonne, Deon and Dionn.
Across languages, Dionne has these equivalents: Dion (male), Dionysius (Greek origin), Dionysia (feminine Greek/Latin), Dione (related Greek name).
Yes, very popular — Dionne ranked #1 in Ireland in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Dionne ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2008).
Dionne's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 1998 to #1 in 2008 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Dionne are in our database, including Dionne Warwick (Actor).