Undine
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Undine
Undine derives from the Latin word "unda" meaning "wave" or "water," referring to a water nymph or spirit in medieval folklore and alchemy.
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Etymology
Undine derives from the Latin word "unda" meaning "wave" or "water," referring to a water nymph or spirit in medieval folklore and alchemy. The name was popularized in European literature and culture, particularly through the 1811 novella "Undine" by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, and is primarily used in German-speaking countries and Western European cultures with no specific religious affiliation.
Undine currently ranks #4,167 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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