The nameSixtine
Sixtine is a French girl's name, the feminine of Sixte (Sixtus). It evokes the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Sixtine comes from Sixtus, the name of several popes, whose origin is debated.
Origin
Latin. The Sistine Chapel owes its name to Pope Sixtus IV.
History
Long rare, the name has spread in France since the 2000s. Girls named Sixtine celebrate their name day on Saint Sixtus's feast.
Popularity of the name Sixtine
Sixtine in France
Sixtine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,665 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sixtine. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Sixtine in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 121 births a year on average, against 153 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sixtine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sixtine mean?
Sixtine comes from Sixtus, the name of several popes, whose origin is debated.
What is the origin of the name Sixtine?
Latin. The Sistine Chapel owes its name to Pope Sixtus IV.
Is Sixtine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sixtine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sixtine?
Variants and related names of Sixtine include Sixte.