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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. Janis50%
  3. Lolita50%
  4. Cyndi50%
  5. Mikki52%
  6. Bonnie53%
  7. Nanette53%
  8. Jeannie55%
  9. Toni55%
  10. Peri56%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Zina46%
  2. Janis46%
  3. Edie48%
  4. Moira48%
  5. Caryl49%
  6. Wanda50%
  7. Bonnie51%
  8. Cyndi51%
  9. Lolita51%
  10. Barbie52%

Professional potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna43%
  2. Carla46%
  3. Roxane47%
  4. Wanda50%
  5. Deidre50%
  6. Gay51%
  7. Georgette51%
  8. Mikki51%
  9. Gloria52%
  10. Fonda52%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Constance49%
  2. Janis49%
  3. Connie49%
  4. Roberta50%
  5. Martha50%
  6. Zina51%
  7. Cyndi52%
  8. Barbara52%
  9. Peri53%
  10. Bonnie53%
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