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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. Marvin54%
  2. Jack58%
  3. Calvin59%
  4. Alvin61%
  5. Roland62%
  6. Herbert62%
  7. Clyde62%
  8. Joe64%
  9. Milton66%
  10. Ray67%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold52%
  2. Calvin56%
  3. Clyde57%
  4. Herbert57%
  5. Harold60%
  6. Leonard60%
  7. Marvin60%
  8. Lloyd61%
  9. Roland61%
  10. Francis62%

Professional potential for Tine

Top 10

  1. Jack93%
  2. Frank92%
  3. Herman90%
  4. Ernest88%
  5. Henry88%
  6. Harry88%
  7. Herbert88%
  8. Chester86%
  9. Bernard86%
  10. Bobby86%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald51%
  2. Warren53%
  3. Clyde53%
  4. Calvin54%
  5. Franklin56%
  6. Leonard59%
  7. Marvin62%
  8. Cecil62%
  9. Alvin65%
  10. Billy66%

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert44%
  2. Jack45%
  3. Roland48%
  4. Joe52%
  5. Harry55%
  6. Henry55%
  7. Herman55%
  8. Albert56%
  9. Leonard56%
  10. Arnold57%
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