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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. Sid45%
  2. Davy55%
  3. Skip59%
  4. Ritchie59%
  5. Raynard60%
  6. Alphonzo64%
  7. Roddy65%
  8. Butch67%
  9. Flint68%
  10. Vic69%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Sid44%
  2. Raynard49%
  3. Flint54%
  4. Butch56%
  5. Rand58%
  6. Alonza58%
  7. Ritchie59%
  8. Alphonzo60%
  9. Cleve61%
  10. Rolf61%

Professional potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard44%
  2. Sid49%
  3. Davy57%
  4. Flint58%
  5. Skip58%
  6. Blane58%
  7. Franz59%
  8. Brion59%
  9. Rudolfo59%
  10. Rich59%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Ritchie58%
  2. Skip60%
  3. Sid62%
  4. Butch63%
  5. Alonza64%
  6. Raynard64%
  7. Cleophus65%
  8. Roddy65%
  9. Rollie66%
  10. Franz66%
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