The nameOndine
Ondine is a French girl's name taken from the water nymphs, the undines. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Latin and Germanic
Meaning
Ondine comes from the Latin unda, "wave". Undines are water spirits of Germanic legend.
Origin
Latin and Germanic. Jean Giraudoux gave this title to a play in 1939.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Ondine
Ondine in France
Ondine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 325 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Ondine. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Ondine in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ondine mean?
Ondine comes from the Latin unda, "wave". Undines are water spirits of Germanic legend.
What is the origin of the name Ondine?
Latin and Germanic. Jean Giraudoux gave this title to a play in 1939.
Is Ondine a girl's or a boy's name?
Ondine is a girl's name.