Ondine
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Ondine is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Latin 'undine', meaning 'little wave'. In mythology, Ondines are elemental beings or nymphs who inhabit water.”. It currently ranks #14789 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2013.
What Ondine Means
“From the Latin 'undine', meaning 'little wave'. In mythology, Ondines are elemental beings or nymphs who inhabit water.”
The Story of Ondine
Her name will echo the playful dance of water nymphs, elemental beings tied to the very essence of streams and lakes.
From the Latin 'undine', meaning 'little wave,' Ondine refers to mythological water nymphs, elemental spirits inhabiting lakes and streams. This name first surfaced in 1961, finding resonance in literature and mythology.
You see your daughter as graceful and intuitive, possessing a serene inner world. Her spirit will be as fluid and captivating as the water she is named after, moving with a natural elegance.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Ondine (mythological)
A mythological water nymph or elemental spirit associated with lakes and streams.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 2013
Total Births
148
First Recorded
1961
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