The nameFantine
Fantine is a literary girl's name, that of Cosette's mother in Les Misérables. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Literary
Meaning
Fantine is often linked to the Latin infans, "child", or the Occitan fanto, "little girl".
Origin
Literary. Victor Hugo made it famous in 1862: in the novel, Fantine is a nickname given to a foundling.
History
Fantine appeared in the late 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Fantine
Fantine in France
Fantine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,430 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Fantine. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Fantine in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fantine mean?
Fantine is often linked to the Latin infans, "child", or the Occitan fanto, "little girl".
What is the origin of the name Fantine?
Literary. Victor Hugo made it famous in 1862: in the novel, Fantine is a nickname given to a foundling.
Is Fantine a girl's or a boy's name?
Fantine is a girl's name.