Maxine (given name)
Maxine is an English feminine given name created as a feminine version of the name Max.
Actress Maxine Elliott (1868–1940) was an early influence on the popularity of the name Maxine. | |
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈmæksiːn/, max-EEN |
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| Gender | Feminine |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Feminine version of Max |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Max, Maxen, Maxence, Maxene, Maxfield, Maxi, Maxie, Maxim, Maxima, Maxime, Maximilian, Maximiliana, Maximiliano, Maximina, Maximino, Maximo, Maximus, Maxon, Maxson, Maxton, Maxwell, Maxx, Maxxine |
It has been in regular use since the 1880s. Other names with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine were also in fashion during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
The increase in usage of the name in the 1890s has been attributed to the popularity of American actress Maxine Elliott, who was born Jessie Dermot. Another early media influence was Maxene Andrews of The Andrews Sisters singing trio. The influence of the Stranger Things character Max Mayfield is partially associated with the increase in popularity of the name since 2017.
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