Meaning: Greatest; feminine elaboration of Max
The story
Maxine expands Max into a feminine name with a firm final syllable. It became established in the early 20th century and offers Max as a short form.
Nicknames
- Max
Spellings & variants
- Maxene
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Maxine comes from English and Latin.
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