Arianna is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth by giving him a ball of thread to guide him. The name Arianna has become popular in various countries including Italy, Spain, and the United States. It is often spelled with two "n's" in the United States, while in Italy and Spain it is spelled with just one "n" as Ariana.
Arianna rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Arianna
| Ari | ah-ree | Shortened version of the name |
| Anna | ah-nuh | Common nickname for names ending in -anna |
| Aria | ah-ree-uh | Shortened version of the name, also a musical term |
| Rianna | ree-ah-nuh | Common nickname for names beginning with Ari- |
Famous people named Arianna
| Arianna Huffington | Founder of The Huffington Post | She is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman who founded The Huffington Post, which is now known as HuffPost. |
| Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace | Olympic Swimmer | She is a Bahamian former competitive swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events. She represented the Bahamas at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Arianna Fontana | Olympic Short Track Speed Skater | She is an Italian short track speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals, including a gold medal in the 500m event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. |
| Arianna Davis | Writer and Editor | She is a writer and editor who has worked for various publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine and Refinery29. She is also the author of the book What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly. |
| Arianna Huffington Stassinopoulos | Author and Journalist | She is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman who is the co-founder of The Huffington Post. She has also written several books, including The Sleep Revolution and On Becoming Fearless. |
Fictional character called Arianna from pop culture
| Arianna Huffington | Journalist, author, and founder of The Huffington Post | Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world |
| Arianna Ortega | Character in the TV series 'Mayans M.C. | Member of the Mayans M.C. motorcycle club |
| Arianna Dumbledore | Character in the 'Harry Potter' book series | Sister of Albus Dumbledore and member of the Order of the Phoenix |
| Arianna Reiche | Character in the video game 'Deathloop | Leader of the Visionaries and mastermind behind the time loop on Blackreef island |
| Arianna the Bear | Character in the animated TV series 'Doc McStuffins | Stuffed animal toy belonging to Doc McStuffins |
| Arianna Huffington | Character in the TV series 'The Bold Type | Inspiration for the character based on the real-life journalist and founder of The Huffington Post |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arianna
| What is the origin of the name Arianna? | The name Arianna is of Greek origin. |
| What is the meaning of the name Arianna? | The name Arianna means 'most holy' or 'very holy'. |
| Is Arianna a popular name? | Yes, Arianna is a fairly popular name in the United States and other English-speaking countries. |
| What are some variations of the name Arianna? | Variations of the name Arianna include Ariana, Aryana, Ariadne, and Ariane. |
| What famous people have the name Arianna? | Arianna Huffington is a well-known American author and political commentator. |
| Is there a famous fictional character named Arianna? | Yes, Arianna is the name of a character in the video game 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'. |