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

Maybelline

American elaboration of Mabel, English

"lovable"

The popular cosmetics brand Maybelline inspires at least a few baby girls' names each year. Company founder Thomas Lyle Williams created the name as a portmanteau of Mabel and Vaseline after watching…

Cyrene

Greek

"supreme power"

Cyrene was a mythical nymph and huntress who was beloved by the god Apollo. He founded a city named after her in what is now Libya and made her the queen. Derived from Greek and pronounced with three…

Emmalene

Emmalene is a delicate feminine name that combines the classic Emma with the traditional suffix -lene. Emma derives from Germanic origins meaning 'universal' or 'whole,' while the -lene ending adds a…

Zelene

Zelene is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Selene, the ancient Greek goddess of the moon. The 'Z' variation gives this classical name a contemporary edge while maintaining its…

Bernadine

German

"brave as a bear"

As dated as the old Pat Boone song.

Carmine

Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a…

Germaine

Feminine variation of Germain, French

"from Germany"

Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough -- which just might make it the perfect blend of the two cultures. All forms of…

Karine

French variation of Karen, form of Katherine

"pure"

The once super-popular Karen has gotten a bad name of late. Is Karine different enough to survive? Perhaps, though it may take a generation or two for a real comeback. Karine might also be considered…

Lupine

Flower name from Latin

"pertaining to the wolf"

Lupine (spelled Lupin outside of North America) is a flower related to sweetpeas. It was given its wolfish meaning because the plant was said to deplete the soil. Comedian Jenny Slate used it as a…

Marine

Latin

"from the sea"

Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.

Carlene

English feminization of Carl or Charles, German, French

"free man"

A handful of baby girls are still named Carlene every year, but today other feminizations of Charles or Carl, from Carly to Charlotte, are much more popular.

Evelene

Evelene is a lovely feminine name that serves as a variant of Evelyn or an elaboration of Eve. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew name Chava, meaning 'life' or 'living one.' The name has a delicate,…

Mazarine

French color name

Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.

Andrine

Andrine is a feminine name of Norwegian and Scandinavian origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." It is a feminine form of André or Andrew. In Norway, the name has…

Ambrosine

Feminine form of Ambrose, Greek

"immortal"

This feminine form of Ambrose has not seem much use in the United States, but it does sometimes appear on the birth certificates of those from Cajun or Creole backgrounds. Ambrosine Phillpotts was a…

Amandine

French, diminutive of Amanda

"much-loved"

This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…

Jadeen

Jadeen is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as an elaboration of Jade, the precious green gemstone associated with wisdom and serenity. The suffix '-een' adds a melodic quality that…

Cataleen

Cataleen is a feminine given name that represents a modern variation of the classic name Catherine. It combines the recognizable 'Cata-' prefix found in variants like Catalina with the '-leen' ending…

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,…

Alvine

Alvine is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It shares roots with the masculine name Alvin but has developed its own distinct feminine…