Hermine Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: her-MEEN //hɛrˈmiːn//

Origin: German; French

Meaning: German: army leader; French: derived from the name Herman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hermine has its roots in the ancient Greek name Hermes, which is derived from the Greek word 'herma', meaning 'a stone heap' or 'a boundary marker'. Hermes was a significant figure in Greek mythology, known as the messenger of the gods and the god of trade, thieves, and travel.

The name evolved through various linguistic stages, moving from Greek to Latin as 'Hermes', and later into Old French as 'Hermine', which referred to the white fur of the stoat, a symbol of purity and nobility. This transition into English occurred during the medieval period, where the name began to be used as a feminine form, particularly in the context of its association with the regal connotations of the fur.

Historically, the name Hermine has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in European nobility. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the 19th century, when it became associated with various literary and artistic works.

The name is often linked to the character Hermine in the works of authors such as Goethe, who contributed to its cultural resonance in literature. Additionally, the name has been used in royal contexts, including figures in German and French aristocracy, which further solidified its association with grace and elegance.

Culturally, Hermine has been associated with themes of wisdom and communication, reflecting the attributes of its mythological namesake, Hermes. The name's connection to the stoat's fur also imbues it with a sense of purity and high status, which has allowed it to endure through centuries.

Diminutive forms such as 'Hermy' or 'Mina' have emerged in various cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different linguistic contexts. Overall, Hermine encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic significance.

Famous people named Hermine

In this section, you will find notable people named Hermine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hermine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hermine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hermine Granger is a character in the Harry Potter series best known for her intelligence, resourcefulness, and loyalty to her friends.

Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre is a French socialite and television personality best known for her appearances on French reality TV shows.

Fictional characters named Hermine

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Hermine Granger is a fictional character from the book and film series Harry Potter. She is one of Harry Potter's best friends and a key member of the trio that fights against Voldemort.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hermine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HelenaHannahHildaHazelHarrietHope

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hermine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HermioneHarmoniaHermelindaHesterHenriettaHeleneHildaHana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hermine was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Hermine has ranked as high as #1796 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Hermine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hermine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hermine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hermine.

Year Total Births Girl
1973 8 8
1962 7 7
1961 7 7
1959 5 5
1958 6 6
1957 9 9
1956 8 8
1955 9 9
1954 12 12
1953 8 8
1952 12 12
1951 11 11
1950 11 11
1949 18 18
1948 12 12
1947 14 14
1946 18 18
1945 14 14
1943 19 19
1942 19 19
1941 25 25
1940 23 23
1939 17 17
1938 26 26
1937 22 22
1936 23 23
1935 19 19
1934 27 27
1933 29 29
1932 24 24
1931 32 32
1930 28 28
1929 35 35
1928 45 45
1927 42 42
1926 29 29
1925 33 33
1924 40 40
1923 49 49
1922 31 31
1921 27 27
1920 35 35
1919 30 30
1918 43 43
1917 50 50
1916 51 51
1915 40 40
1914 34 34
1913 30 30
1912 23 23
1911 14 14
1910 33 33
1909 22 22
1908 12 12
1907 9 9
1906 11 11
1905 11 11
1904 13 13
1903 16 16
1902 17 17
1900 5 5
1899 8 8
1898 15 15
1897 12 12
1896 13 13
1895 9 9
1894 15 15
1893 21 21
1892 13 13
1891 11 11
1890 14 14
1889 6 6
1888 7 7
1887 9 9
1886 5 5
1885 6 6
1884 6 6
1882 6 6
1880 6 6

Top States for Hermine (1949)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 7
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