The nameOmbeline
Ombeline is an old French girl's name borne by the sister of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. It has been liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Medieval French
Meaning
The meaning of Ombeline is uncertain. It is linked to a Germanic name, or heard as recalling the French ombre, "shade".
Origin
Medieval French. Ombeline, or Hombeline, sister of Saint Bernard, became a nun in the 12th century.
History
Ombeline appeared in the 1970s, grew in the 1990s and has been given steadily since.
Popularity of the name Ombeline
Ombeline in France
Ombeline was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,130 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ombeline. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Ombeline in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 76 births a year on average, against 91 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ombeline mean?
The meaning of Ombeline is uncertain. It is linked to a Germanic name, or heard as recalling the French ombre, "shade".
What is the origin of the name Ombeline?
Medieval French. Ombeline, or Hombeline, sister of Saint Bernard, became a nun in the 12th century.
Is Ombeline a girl's or a boy's name?
Ombeline is a girl's name.