Hermine
Meaning of Hermine
Hermine is a beautiful and timeless name that is predominantly used for girls. It has origins in both French and German cultures, giving it a unique and international appeal. In French, Hermine is pronounced as ehr-MEEN (/ɛʁ.min/), while in German it is pronounced as HER-mee-nuh (/ˈhɛr.mi.nə/). The name Hermine is closely related to the popular variation Hermione.
Although not extremely common, Hermine has been given to newborns throughout the years. According to data from New York, there were occurrences of the name Hermine dating back as early as 1913. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, with peaks in certain decades, Hermine remains a charming and elegant choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ehr-MEEN (/ɛʁ.min/)
German
- Pronunced as HER-mee-nuh (/ˈhɛr.mi.nə/)
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Notable People Named Hermine
| Hermine Hug-Hellmuth was an Austrian psychoanalyst known for being the first to practice psychoanalysis with children and conceptualize the technique of analyzing children. |
| Hermine Tobolowsky was an American activist known as the "Mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment." |
| Hermine Reuss of Greiz was the second wife of Wilhelm II, German Emperor, marrying him in 1922 after his abdication, following the death of her first husband, Prince Johann of Schönaich-Carolath, in 1920. |
| Hermine E. Ricketts, a Jamaican-born American architect and activist, made headlines for winning a legal battle to keep a vegetable garden in her front yard. |
| Hermine Naghdalyan is an Armenian economist and politician, currently serving as the deputy speaker of the National Assembly. |
| Hermine Küchenmeister-Rudersdorf was a Ukrainian composer, teacher, and writer who toured Europe and settled in America, passing away in Boston. |
| Hermine David - Hermine Lionette Cartan David was a French painter known for her artistic contributions. |
