Name meaning
Fantine
may mean “childlike”
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- French
- Say it
- fahn-TEEN
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Fantine is the tragic mother of Cosette in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. Hugo probably drew the name from the French enfantine, childlike.
Roots
Probably from French enfantine (childlike).
Where it is used
A literary name.
Fantine name FAQ
What does the name Fantine mean?
Fantine may mean “childlike”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Probably from French enfantine (childlike).
Where does the name Fantine come from?
Fantine is of French origin. Today it is used in French families.
How do you pronounce Fantine?
Fantine is usually pronounced fahn-TEEN.
Is Fantine a boy's or a girl's name?
Fantine is mostly feminine.
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Sources
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