The nameBaptistine
Baptistine is the feminine of Baptiste, a name linked to Saint John the Baptist. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Baptistine comes from the Greek baptizein, "to immerse, baptize".
Origin
Greek, through Baptiste. In Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, Mademoiselle Baptistine is the sister of Bishop Myriel.
History
Baptistine was mostly given at the start of the 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Baptistine
Baptistine in France
Baptistine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,630 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Baptistine. Half of all babies named Baptistine in France were born before 1913, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baptistine mean?
Baptistine comes from the Greek baptizein, "to immerse, baptize".
What is the origin of the name Baptistine?
Greek, through Baptiste. In Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, Mademoiselle Baptistine is the sister of Bishop Myriel.
Is Baptistine a girl's or a boy's name?
Baptistine is a girl's name.