The nameSandrine
Sandrine is a French girl's name, a pet form of Alexandrine. It was one of the favourite girls' names in France in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Sandrine comes from Alexandrine, from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
Origin
Greek, through French.
History
Sandrine was a huge success in France in the late 1960s and 1970s, when it ranked among the most given girls' names. It is almost unknown in English-speaking countries.
Sandrine in other languages
Sandrine is mostly French, also used in Belgium and Switzerland. Other languages tend to use Sandra or Alessandra.
Did you know?
- Sandrine Bonnaire won the César for Most Promising Actress at 16, for À nos amours.
Famous people named Sandrine
- Sandrine Bonnaire, actress
- Sandrine Kiberlain, actress
Popularity of the name Sandrine
Sandrine in France
Sandrine was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 146,355 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Sandrine. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Sandrine in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sandrine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandrine mean?
Sandrine comes from Alexandrine, from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Sandrine?
Greek, through French.
Is Sandrine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sandrine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sandrine?
Variants and related names of Sandrine include Alexandrine and Cendrine.
Who are famous people named Sandrine?
Sandrine Bonnaire, actress; Sandrine Kiberlain, actress.