Find out how popular the first name Alyne has been for the last 34 years (from 1988 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alyne by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Alyne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alyne.

The history of the first name Alyne

The name Alyne is derived from the French name Aline, which itself has origins in the Germanic name Adeline. The name Adeline is a combination of the Germanic elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "linde" meaning "serpent."

Alyne was a popular name in medieval France, particularly among the nobility. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Alyne de Lusignan, a French noblewoman from the 13th century. She was a member of the influential House of Lusignan and married Henry de la Marche, Count of March.

In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a figure named Alyne, who was said to be one of the daughters of the god Poseidon. However, the connection between this mythological figure and the modern name Alyne is tenuous at best.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alyne in literature is found in the 14th-century French romance "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory. In this work, Alyne is mentioned as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Guinevere.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Alyne. Alyne Ridd (1868-1949) was a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's right to vote. Alyne Rachel Iseman Dumas (1914-2014) was an American artist and sculptor, known for her bronze works depicting scenes from the American West.

Another famous Alyne was Alyne Bess Coman (1909-1976), an American educator and author. She was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education and wrote several influential books on the subject. Alyne Quartermaine Dexter (1919-2009) was a British historian and academic, best known for her work on the history of the British Empire.

Alyne Quart (1922-2022) was a French-American actress and singer who appeared in several films and TV shows in the mid-20th century. She was also an active philanthropist and advocate for various charitable causes.

Data source

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