Nadine

Meaning of Nadine

Nadine means "hope". It's often considered a French variation of the Russian name Nadia.

Nadine has French, Slavic roots — browse every French, Slavic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nadine

After ranking as high as #890 in 2000, Nadine has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nadine

• Nadine Gordimer
  South African writer, Nobel laureate
• Nadine Labaki
  Lebanese actress and director
• Nadine Velazquez
  American actress and model
• Nadine Dorries
  British politician and author
• Nadine Garner
  Australian actress

Questions about the name Nadine

What does the name Nadine mean?

Nadine means nadine means "hope". it's often considered a french variation of the russian name nadia, and it comes from French, Slavic origins.

Is Nadine a boy's or a girl's name?

Nadine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nadine?

Nadine did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nadine most popular?

Nadine peaked at #890 in 2000.