Female Name
Alexandrine
a.lɛk.sɑ̃.dʁin
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Danish royal family
defence
diminutives
ends in -ine
feminine forms
journalists
sports pundits
women's history
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic140%
mature80%
formal140%
upper class160%
wholesome65%
refined140%
strange120%
complex140%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Alexandrine is a French diminutive of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'. It was notably borne by Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, the queen consort of Denmark as the wife of King Christian X.
Etymology
Original Form:
Alexandra
Evolution:
Diminutive form 'Alexandrine' developed in French-speaking regions.
Source:
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people'.