The nameHermine
Hermine is a girl's name of Germanic origin, the feminine of Hermann, which in French also means ermine, the emblem of Brittany. It has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Hermine is the feminine of Hermann, from the Germanic heri, "army", and man, "man".
Origin
Germanic. In French the word also names the ermine, a small animal with a white winter coat, whose heraldic spots appear on the Breton flag.
History
Hermine was mostly given in the early 20th century. Almost forgotten afterwards, it returned in the 2000s among revived old names.
Popularity of the name Hermine
Hermine in France
Hermine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 725 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Hermine. Half of all babies named Hermine in France were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Hermine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermine mean?
Hermine is the feminine of Hermann, from the Germanic heri, "army", and man, "man".
What is the origin of the name Hermine?
Germanic. In French the word also names the ermine, a small animal with a white winter coat, whose heraldic spots appear on the Breton flag.
Is Hermine a girl's or a boy's name?
Hermine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Hermine?
Variants and related names of Hermine include Hermann.