"narrative, tale, account"
Origin: English
Language: English
Story
Pronunciation: [ st-AWR-ee ]
Girl Name
#1,592 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
2 Syllables
For the child whose life will be worth telling
American
Whimsical
Unique
Literary
Meaning & Origin
"a history, a recounting (archaic)"
Origin: Latin via Old French
Language: Latin
The Story of Story
Story is an English word name derived from the Old French estoire and Latin historia, meaning a narrative or account. As a given name, it emerged in the early 21st century alongside a wave of abstract noun names, Poet, Lyric, Sage, chosen by parents who wanted names that evoke imagination, creativity, and meaning beyond traditional name conventions.
Story entered the US top 1000 for girls in the 2010s and has been rising steadily. It appeared on celebrity naming radars when actress Jenna Dewan named her daughter Story, which accelerated its visibility. It appeals to literary parents and those seeking truly distinctive names.
Choosing Story for a child reflects a parent's value of narrative, imagination, and the power of words. It sits in the tradition of meaningful English word names that project the parent's hopes for who their child will be, creative, thoughtful, full of tales to tell.
Fun Facts
- Actress Jenna Dewan named her daughter Story Blythe in 2020
- Story entered the US top 500 for girls around 2021
- The Story Girl is a beloved 1911 novel by L.M. Montgomery featuring a girl with an extraordinary gift for storytelling
Story in Other Languages
French
Histoire
German
Geschichte
English
Story
Italian
Storia
Spanish
Historia
Famous People Named Story
S
Story Blythe Kazee
Other
2020
Daughter of actress Jenna Dewan and musician Steve Kazee, bringing the name into public awareness
T
The Story Girl Fictional
Other
Beloved character from L.M. Montgomery's 1911 novel, a girl with an extraordinary gift for storytelling
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,592
- Total SSA Count
- 132
- Cultural Origins
- American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Sto
Sty
Stoie
Pairs Well With
Story Mae
Story Grace
Story Anne
Story Rose
Story Jade
Story Blue
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Story is also used as a boy name, ranked #7547.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story
What does the name Story mean?
"narrative, tale, account" (from English). "a history, a recounting (archaic)" (from Latin via Old French). Story is an English word name derived from the Old French estoire and Latin historia, meaning a narrative or account. As a given name, it emerged in the early 21st century alongside a wave of abstract noun names, Poet, Lyric, Sage, chosen by parents who wanted names that evoke imagination, creativity, and meaning beyond traditional name conventions.
What is the origin of the name Story?
Story has English, Latin via Old French, and American origins. In English, it means "narrative, tale, account". In Latin via Old French, it means "a history, a recounting (archaic)".
Is Story a boy or girl name?
Story is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1592. As a boy name, it is ranked #7547. Story is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Story?
Story is pronounced st-AWR-ee.
How popular is the name Story?
Story is currently ranked #1592 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Story?
Common nicknames for Story include Sto, Sty, and Stoie.
What are good middle names for Story?
Popular middle name pairings include Story Mae, Story Grace, Story Anne, Story Rose, Story Jade, and Story Blue.
What are good sibling names for Story?
Names that pair well with Story as siblings include Poet, River, Phoenix, Lyric, Fox, and Wren.
How many syllables does Story have?
Story has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Story a common or rare name?
Story is an uncommon name, ranked #1592 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Story
Story is a girl name with American origins . The name means "narrative, tale, account" in English .
Is Story a boy or girl name? Story is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,592 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,547. Story is more commonly used as a girl name.
Story is currently ranked #1,592 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Story has 2 syllables and is pronounced st-AWR-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Story include Sto, Sty, and Stoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Story include Stormi, Stori, Storm, Stormy, Stormie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.