Maxine: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ma-hkse-e-ne-h
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Greatest

Maxine is a feminine name of Latin origin, meaning "greatest". It is the female counterpart of the name Max, which is derived from the Latin name Maximus, also meaning "the greatest". The name Maxine gained popularity in the early 20th century. The name's meaning is associated with the Latin word "maximus," which translates to "the greatest" or "the most". The name Maxine is known for its association with various Christian figures and scholars, most notably Maximus the Theologian, also known as Maximus of Constantinople or Maximus the Confessor. He was a Christian scholar, monk, and theologian, revered in both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. In addition, Maxine might also have gained some initial popularity due to celebrities like Maxine Andrews of the Andrew Sisters. The name Maxine can be shortened to nicknames such as Max or Maxie.

Maxine Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maxine is currently #624 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Maxine is currently #324 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Maxine is currently #615 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Maxine is currently #322 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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