313 Girl Names That End in een, ene, or ine

Claudine

French feminine variation of Claude

There are much chicer versions of this name today, such as Claudie, Claudia, or Claude itself. Claudine is a name wobbling on the edge of extinction.

Columbine

English from Latin

"dove"

A beautiful flower name deriving from the Latin word for dove. Sadly, in America this name is now forever linked with a tragic terrorist attack on a Colorado high school.

Constantine

French form of Constantina, Latin

"steadfast"

Refined and serious, Constantine is the French variant of Constantina, a Roman feminine form of Constantine. (Yes, you did read that right). Ultimately from the Latin constans , it's a virtuous…

Cymbaline

Cymbaline is an ethereal feminine name derived from the musical instrument cymbal, ultimately from the Greek 'kymbalon' meaning 'hollow vessel.' The name gained cultural recognition through Pink…

Dulcine

Dulcine is a delicate feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle.' It's a rare variation of Dulcinea, a name made famous by Cervantes in his masterpiece 'Don…

Eglantine

French and English botanical name

"sweetbriar"

This name for the sweetbriar shrub is a bit too reminiscent of eggplant, but it does have literary creds, having appeared in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales . The French form Églantine appeared in the…

Elbertine

Elbertine is a rare feminine name derived from Germanic elements. It likely developed as a feminine form of Elbert, which combines the elements "noble" and "bright." Elbertine follows the pattern of…

Emmadine

English compound name

A compound name built on the popular classic Emma, this name belonged to one of the three cows who accompanied Richard E. Byrd to Antarctica, named for the farm in New York it came from. The farm, in…

Eponine

French literary name

Eponine is attracting new notice via the movie of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo. Eponine is the spoiled daughter of Cosette's foster parents whose name, according to the story, was…

Erine

Erine is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Erin or Irene. If connected to Erin, it has Irish origins meaning 'from Ireland' or 'peace.' If derived from Irene, it shares Greek…

Ernestine

Femeninization of Ernest, English from German

"serious, resolute"

One time joke name, à la Lily Tomlin's bossy telephone operator, Ernestine is ready for a possible reevaluation, like cousins Josephine and Clementine.

Etheline

Variation of Ethel, English

"noble maiden"

Ethel is one of those vintage names that will always will be out...or will it? A generation ago we might have said the same for now-fashionable names like Florence and Ida. Even if Ethel rises,…

Fantine

Latin

"infant"

Fantine is a rarely heard French name except as a character in the Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables .

Faustine

Latin, feminine variation of Faust

"fortunate one"

Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to…

Feline

Feminine form of Felinus, Latin

"cat-like"

This Top 100 girls' name in The Netherlands is unlikely to translate to the U.S., where it would undoubtedly pronounced fee-line and mistaken for the adjective that means cat-like. While the name…

Fernandine

Fernandine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Ferdinand, which has Germanic origins meaning 'brave journey' or 'bold protector.' The feminine form adds elegance and sophistication to the…

Florentine

Latin

"flowering; flourishing; from Florence"

Florentine is an unusual member of a group of names destined for great popularity for girls. Its primary members are Flora and Florence, but rarer choices such as Flory and Fleur and Florentine are…

Florine

French

This rare and archaic French name is a little too close to Chlorine for our liking. Despite its flowery origins, Florine has a warrior history - Florine of Burgundy was a female French crusader, who…

Frostine

French

"freezing"

Frostine, best known in the U.S. as the name of the Candyland queen, is newly fashionable in France and is certainly a choice that any little girl the world over would love. Fanciful, if…

Georgine

Georgine is a feminine variant of George, which derives from the Greek name 'Georgios' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' This elegant name carries the strength of its masculine counterpart while…