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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. Leeroy42%
  2. Elton51%
  3. Johny52%
  4. Ferrell53%
  5. Marvin54%
  6. Gaston54%
  7. Cipriano55%
  8. Elmo57%
  9. Jack58%
  10. Newton58%

Love potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin45%
  2. Leeroy49%
  3. Wiley49%
  4. Waldo50%
  5. Percy51%
  6. Arnold52%
  7. Elton52%
  8. Oren52%
  9. Columbus53%
  10. Werner53%

Professional potential for Tine

Crush potential for Tine

Bottom 10

  1. Werner43%
  2. Herbert44%
  3. Jack45%
  4. Gaston47%
  5. Roland48%
  6. Conrad48%
  7. Oren51%
  8. Millard51%
  9. Merlin52%
  10. Joe52%
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