Fantine
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fantine
Fantine derives from the Latin "infantia," meaning "infancy" or "childhood," and is related to the French word "enfant" (child).
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Etymology
Fantine derives from the Latin "infantia," meaning "infancy" or "childhood," and is related to the French word "enfant" (child). The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures and gained literary prominence through Victor Hugo's character Fantine in "Les Misérables" (1862).
Fantine currently ranks #1,357 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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