Cardine
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cardine
The name 'Cardine' is a variant of 'Caroline' or 'Carden', meaning "free man" or "song of joy," derived from the Germanic root *karlaz* (via Old High German *karal*) and Latin *carmen* ("song").
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Etymology
The name 'Cardine' is a variant of 'Caroline' or 'Carden', meaning "free man" or "song of joy," derived from the Germanic root *karlaz* (via Old High German *karal*) and Latin *carmen* ("song"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and has no notable historical prominence beyond occasional use as a surname or given name in medieval and modern contexts.
Cardine currently ranks #15,455 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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