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Undine

Quick answerUndine derives from the Latin word "unda" meaning "wave" or "water," referring to a water nymph or spirit in medieval folklore and alchemy.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,167
TrendVintage
Peak year1924
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEuropean
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,167

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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.

Themeswater

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