Nadine
Pronunciation: [ n-uhd-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nadine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 16 babies have been named Nadine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nadine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,168 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,168
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Hebrew biblical origin
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English via Spanish origin
"from Jerez (the wine region)"
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Khasi origin
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#32,210 in US
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About the Name Nadine
Nadine is a boy name .
Is Nadine a boy or girl name? Nadine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,168 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,579. Nadine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nadine is currently ranked #32,168 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nadine include Nad, Nadi, Nadiy, Nadiie, Nay, Naie, and Nadkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nadine include Nadir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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