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Meaning/origin of the name Ondine

by Aine (guest)

2/7/2003, 5:07 PM

Any help finding the meaning or origin of the name Ondine would be greatly appreciated!

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- Pavlos (guest) +1

2/9/2003, 2:56 AM

Ondine is derived from the French "onde" meaning "wave".
Ondine is a water nymph in Ravel's *Gaspard de la Nuit*. Check it out if you are into (or want to get into) classical music :)

- Aine (guest)

2/9/2003, 4:49 PM

Thanks for your help!

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