Ending in -ine for boys
- Irvine
- Jermaine
Origin:
Variation of GermaineMeaning:
"from Germany"Description:
A Jackson brother name also associated with the similar-sounding Jemaine, of Flight of the Conchords fame. It has slowly lost its appeal since its peak years in the 1970s.
- Kline
- Konstantine
- Lemoine
- Leofwine
- Line
- Maine
- Meine
- Oswine
- Peregrine
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"traveler, pilgrim"Description:
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's not beyond consideration — in fact it's already been chosen by at least one Berry.
- Pine
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
- Ravine
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"chasm, gulley"Description:
A dramatic nature name which calls to mind wild rocky landscapes and mountaineering.
- Raine
- Soutine
Origin:
French artist nameDescription:
Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.
- Shine
- Tine
- Twine
- Valentine
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
Valentine is an attractive Shakespearean name with romantic associations, but those very ties to the saint and the sentimental holiday have sent it into a decline, one which we think may be about to turn around.
- Vine
Origin:
English nature nameDescription:
Unusual and simple nature name worthy of further consideration.