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Gender Feminine
Usage French
Other Forms FormsLyne, Linette (diminutive)

Meaning & History

Generally considered a short form of names ending in -line, first and foremost Caroline. However, it is also the feminine form of Lin, i.e. the French feminine form of Linus. As such, in France the name day for Line is September 23 in honor of Saint Lin.
Added 12/10/2006 by Ken Bourque
Edited 6/26/2023 by SeaHorse15, Mike C and Frollein Gladys


See Also

Line