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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. Zina45%
  2. Allyssa48%
  3. Lulu49%
  4. Zelda50%
  5. Thalia50%
  6. Lolita50%
  7. Cali51%
  8. Estefania52%
  9. Whitley53%
  10. Rikki53%

Love potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Nan96%
  2. Vergie96%
  3. Carolann96%
  4. Dessie96%
  5. Oma96%
  6. Luann96%
  7. Patrica96%
  8. Lessie96%
  9. Mimi96%
  10. Marybeth96%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley43%
  2. Zelda44%
  3. Arya45%
  4. Zina46%
  5. Lexus46%
  6. Selene46%
  7. Lyndsay46%
  8. Annabell46%
  9. Ouida46%
  10. Tess47%

Professional potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna42%
  2. Leonor42%
  3. Arya42%
  4. Fallon43%
  5. Madonna43%
  6. Tosha43%
  7. Alia44%
  8. Aja44%
  9. Octavia45%
  10. Scarlet46%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Erna43%
  3. Zelda45%
  4. Bertie45%
  5. Annabell47%
  6. Lulu48%
  7. Macey48%
  8. Siobhan50%
  9. Zina51%
  10. Estefania51%
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