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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. Cyndi50%
  2. Mikki52%
  3. Peri56%
  4. Suzy57%
  5. Deedee57%
  6. Barbie57%
  7. Merrie60%
  8. Merri60%
  9. Cherri61%
  10. Cherrie61%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi51%
  2. Barbie52%
  3. Peri54%
  4. Mikki55%
  5. Cherrie55%
  6. Melodee55%
  7. Velvet55%
  8. Enola56%
  9. Eartha57%
  10. Perri58%

Professional potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki51%
  2. Fonda52%
  3. Drucilla52%
  4. Arnita55%
  5. Dreama56%
  6. Enola57%
  7. Peri57%
  8. Drusilla59%
  9. Eartha59%
  10. Ranae60%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi52%
  2. Peri53%
  3. Perri55%
  4. Merri55%
  5. Merrie55%
  6. Helga56%
  7. Barbie58%
  8. Deedee58%
  9. Pandora58%
  10. Mikki59%
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