The nameAlbertine
Albertine is a French girl's name, the feminine of Albert. It is famous as the name of a central character in Proust.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Albertine comes from Albert, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic, through French. Albertine is the narrator's great love in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.
History
Common in 19th century France, Albertine peaked around 1908 and is making a discreet comeback today.
Popularity of the name Albertine
Albertine in the United States
Albertine was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 457 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Albertine. Its rise began around 1883, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Albertine in the United States were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Albertine in France
Albertine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 10,090 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Albertine. Half of all babies named Albertine in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albertine mean?
Albertine comes from Albert, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Albertine?
Germanic, through French. Albertine is the narrator's great love in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.
Is Albertine a girl's or a boy's name?
Albertine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Albertine?
Variants and related names of Albertine include Albert.