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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. Lola45%
  2. Lizzie59%
  3. Ruthie62%
  4. Rosie63%
  5. Ramona63%
  6. Elva65%
  7. Opal67%
  8. Dixie68%
  9. Goldie68%
  10. Inez68%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Lizzie60%
  3. Fern61%
  4. Opal61%
  5. Elva62%
  6. Lottie65%
  7. Elvira65%
  8. Imogene66%
  9. Faye66%
  10. Rosie66%

Professional potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Addie92%
  2. Eunice92%
  3. Eugenia87%
  4. Mamie86%
  5. Inez86%
  6. Mollie86%
  7. Bette85%
  8. Bettie85%
  9. Irma85%
  10. Selma85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola49%
  2. Estella51%
  3. Ila51%
  4. Lela56%
  5. Opal56%
  6. Elva56%
  7. Rhoda59%
  8. Elvira59%
  9. Fern60%
  10. Verna60%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Inez48%
  2. Ramona49%
  3. Ruthie50%
  4. Lola52%
  5. Alberta53%
  6. Elva58%
  7. Lizzie58%
  8. Rosie60%
  9. Bernadine60%
  10. Addie61%
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