Armine

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Armine

Gender: Feminine
Language: French
Etymology:
Armine (akin to Hermine) is the French feminine form of Armin, from the name Herman. Herman comes from Hermann, a German name from the Germanic Hariman, which meant “Soldier” from “heri” or “harja” (army), and “man” (man).

History:
Armine is a French name, and a rare one at that. It has, however, traditionally been found in Devon, England.

Please see Hermine for more information.

Pronunciation: ar-min.

Diminutives:
English: Arminel.

Alternates: Armande.

Masculine: Armand, Herman.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Armine

Popularity of Armine:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A