The nameTina
Tina is a short girl's name, first a pet form of Christina, Martina or Valentina. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- International short form that became a name in its own right
Meaning
Tina takes the ending of names such as Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed", or Martina, from Mars.
Origin
International short form that became a name in its own right.
History
Given in France since the 1920s, Tina peaked in the mid 2000s.
Famous people named Tina
- Tina Turner, American singer
Popularity of the name Tina
Tina in France
Tina was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,375 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Tina. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Tina in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 95 births a year on average, against 115 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tina mean?
Tina takes the ending of names such as Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed", or Martina, from Mars.
What is the origin of the name Tina?
International short form that became a name in its own right.
Is Tina a girl's or a boy's name?
Tina is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Tina?
Tina Turner, American singer.