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At a Glance: Name: Ondine – Meaning: little wave / water spirit – Origin: Latin/French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ahn-DEEN
Ondine is a girl's name of Latin/French origin, pronounced ahn-DEEN (IPA /ɑːnˈdiːn), with a meaning of 'little wave' or 'water spirit.' The name is built directly around that water imagery, drawn straight from its Latin/French roots.
Meaning & Origin of Ondine
Meaning: Little wave / water spirit.
Origin: Latin/French.
How to Pronounce Ondine
Phonetic: ahn-DEEN IPA: /ɑːnˈdiːn/
Popularity of Ondine
SSA records from 1961 to 2024 show Ondine has always been rare: it peaked at #4890 in 1964 with 9 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #14789 with just 6.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ondine mean?
Little wave / water spirit.
How do you pronounce Ondine?
Ondine is pronounced ahn-DEEN (IPA: /ɑːnˈdiːn/).
Is Ondine a popular name right now?
Ondine peaked at #4890 in 1964 and is ranked #14789 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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