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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hope (as a French diminutive of Nadia)
- Origin
- French (diminutive of Nadia)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- nah-DEEN
Nadine (nah-DEEN) is a French name, a diminutive of Nadia, and it carries the meaning "hope." It's soft and familiar to say out loud, with a gentle, rounded sound that's easy for most people to pronounce on first hearing.
Meaning & Origin of Nadine
Meaning: Hope (as a French diminutive of Nadia).
Origin: French (diminutive of Nadia).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nadine
nah-DEENIPA /neɪˈdiːn/
Popularity of Nadine
Nadine peaked at #229 in 1926, when 778 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #1582 with 133 babies. That means it's now a rarely heard name, so a child named Nadine is unlikely to share it with others in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Nadine mean?
Hope (as a French diminutive of Nadia). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nadine?
Nadine is pronounced nah-DEEN (IPA: /neɪˈdiːn/).
Is Nadine a popular name right now?
Nadine peaked at #229 in 1926 and is ranked #1582 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2024.)
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