Nadine
Girl name · 819 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nadine: 819 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 47 births in 1991.
Nadine is the French diminutive of Nadia, which itself comes from the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope." It entered wider use in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, and in Scotland it gained notable popularity from the 1980s onwards. The most famous bearer is the French singer and actress Nadine de Rothschild, but perhaps the best-known to modern parents is Nadine Coyle, a member of the iconic pop group Girls Aloud. In the world of fiction, the name appears in films such as *Nadine* (1987), starring Kim Basinger. There are no significant places directly named after a Nadine, though the name shares its hopeful root with the Marian apparition title Our Lady of Hope. Its stylish French sound gives it a timeless, slightly romantic feel.
Girl 41 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199147 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #8083 babies
- Total births
- 819since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y