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Tine

Girl Name day: July 24
Tine is a short form of Kristen: on birth records it is written Kristen (220,239 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kristen page. Also a short form of Nettie, Ernestine, Justine.
Origin: Greek (via Latin). Meaning: Follower of Christ / anointed.
Scandinavian feminine form related to Christina, from Greek 'christianos' (follower of Christ), itself from 'christos' (anointed).

Name day for Tine

July 24

Why this day? Tine is a short form of Kristen, and shares its name day.

Tine is celebrated in France on January 30; the United States on July 24.

The story of the name Tine

Tine is a short form of Kristen. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Latin)) and meaning — follower of Christ / anointed, and shares its name day, July 24.

On birth records, Tine is rarely written as such: the Tines are Kristens (220,239 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kristen page. Tine is also a short form of Nettie, Ernestine, Justine.

Frequently asked questions about Tine

What does Tine mean?

Tine is a short form of Kristen, which means follower of Christ / anointed.

When is Tine's name day?

July 24, together with Kristen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tine a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Kristen.

Tine's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie53%
  2. Toni55%
  3. Melody59%
  4. Cindy59%
  5. Joy60%
  6. Georgia60%
  7. Wanda62%
  8. Marilyn63%
  9. Constance67%
  10. Connie67%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda50%
  2. Bonnie51%
  3. Melody55%
  4. Marilyn55%
  5. Carla61%
  6. Toni61%
  7. Rita63%
  8. Joy64%
  9. Georgia64%
  10. Cindy65%

Professional potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Christine94%
  2. Connie90%
  3. Constance90%
  4. Paula88%
  5. Ellen88%
  6. Anne87%
  7. Ann87%
  8. Maria86%
  9. Elaine85%
  10. Beth85%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla46%
  2. Wanda50%
  3. Gloria52%
  4. Regina53%
  5. Melody54%
  6. Marilyn54%
  7. Phyllis55%
  8. Vicki55%
  9. Rita55%
  10. Vickie55%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Constance49%
  2. Connie49%
  3. Roberta50%
  4. Martha50%
  5. Barbara52%
  6. Bonnie53%
  7. Ann57%
  8. Anne57%
  9. Toni59%
  10. Joy60%
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