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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. Lillie57%
  2. Ruth62%
  3. Mae62%
  4. Thelma63%
  5. Dora65%
  6. Ruby67%
  7. Agnes68%
  8. Alice68%
  9. Edna69%
  10. Marguerite71%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Dora53%
  2. Thelma56%
  3. Ada56%
  4. Alice58%
  5. Maxine60%
  6. Lillie62%
  7. Ethel62%
  8. Viola62%
  9. Mae64%
  10. Pearl65%

Professional potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Marian92%
  2. Bertha90%
  3. Norma90%
  4. Frances87%
  5. Anna87%
  6. Annie87%
  7. Lorraine87%
  8. Agnes86%
  9. Marie86%
  10. Mary86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Maxine51%
  3. Lillie58%
  4. Arlene60%
  5. Mae60%
  6. Thelma62%
  7. Marjorie62%
  8. Ruby63%
  9. Lois63%
  10. Bernice63%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes48%
  2. Ruth50%
  3. Norma55%
  4. Dora56%
  5. Anna57%
  6. Annie57%
  7. Gertrude58%
  8. Bertha59%
  9. Thelma60%
  10. Lillie60%
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