Ondine
o-ndi-ne,
on-dine
US Popularity:27863
Origin:Latin
Meaning:little wave
Ondine is a girl’s name of Latin origin. This delicate name translates to “little wave” and is an alternate spelling of undine, classified as a category of elemental water-dwelling creatures. Throughout history, undines have become key characters in nautical fiction, appearing in works like the novella Undine by Baron Fouqué and The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. Looking to pay tribute to your favorite underwater fairytale but want to choose something more adventurous than Ariel? Ondine may be your perfect fit. The name exudes timeless, ethereal energy, as well as a chic and edgy spelling.
Ondine Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Ondine is currently #27863 in U.S. births
Girl:Ondine is currently #16920 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#16920
in 2023
- 5928
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ondine, February 2022
Behind the Name, Undine, April 2021
Britannica, Undine, mythology, January 2015
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