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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. Janis50%
  2. Jeannie55%
  3. Roxanne59%
  4. Vicky59%
  5. Belinda69%
  6. Therese69%
  7. Teri69%
  8. Margo70%
  9. Mona71%
  10. Margarita71%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Vicky56%
  3. Roxanne59%
  4. Margo61%
  5. Mona62%
  6. Myra65%
  7. Gwen66%
  8. Shelley66%
  9. Lou66%
  10. Jeannie67%

Professional potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Janis54%
  2. Paulette54%
  3. Karla55%
  4. Tammie56%
  5. Lorie57%
  6. Jeannie58%
  7. Shelly59%
  8. Mona59%
  9. Sherrie59%
  10. Dianna60%

Crush potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Sheri95%
  2. Tammie91%
  3. Ladonna89%
  4. Jeri89%
  5. Leann87%
  6. Shari86%
  7. Marianne86%
  8. Marla86%
  9. Tami86%
  10. Sherri85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis49%
  2. Jeannie55%
  3. Trudy58%
  4. Teri60%
  5. Roxanne60%
  6. Therese60%
  7. Margo63%
  8. Janine64%
  9. Joni64%
  10. Jayne64%
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