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Name Origin

Nadine is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of the name Nadia, which itself comes from the Slavic word 'nada' meaning 'hope'.

frenchfemininehopediminutive

Famous People

Nadine Gordimer (1923-2014)

Writer, Activist

  • Nobel Prize in Literature
  • Booker Prize

Nadine Velazquez (1978-)

Actress, Model

  • Known for roles in 'My Name Is Earl' and 'Flight'