Maxine
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Popularity
#520
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
115,387
Peak Year
#3,672 in 1924
First Recorded
1884
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Maxine is a feminine name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Maxima, meaning "greatest".
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Maxine Waters
American politician serving as U.S. Representative.
Maxine Nightingale
British R&B and soul singer.
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