Hope
Nadine is the French form of the Russian name Nadia, which ultimately derives from the Slavic word for hope. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and is often associated with a sense of quiet elegance and mid-century charm.
Less common today
Nadine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #693 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning South African writer and activist
Acclaimed Lebanese actress and film director
Irish singer and member of the group Girls Aloud
American actress known for My Name Is Earl
A complex character in Stephen King's novel · The Stand
Eccentric character known for her silent drape runners · Twin Peaks
