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Nadege is the French form of the Russian name Nadezhda. It gained popularity in France and Francophone cultures as a sophisticated alternative to more common virtue names. It carries a sense of quiet optimism and elegance.
Less common today
Nadege isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,206 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French actress and singer
Swiss actress and television personality
