Girl name · French
Ondine
“little wave, water spirit”
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Ondine — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Ondine is French — from Latin unda, "wave" — the water-spirit of European legend who gains a soul by marrying a mortal; her story gave medicine "Ondine's curse" and ballet one of its strangest heroines.
Rare everywhere, Ondine offers the water category's most literary sprite.
Two rippling syllables (on-DEEN). It pairs well with grounded middles (Ondine Ruth, Ondine Jane). On our vibe map it is Mythological freshwater with Whimsical foam and Soft & Dreamy undertow — the wave, personified.
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Is Ondine a boy or girl name?
Ondine is traditionally a girl name of French origin.
What does the name Ondine mean?
Ondine means “little wave, water spirit” of French origin. Ondine is French — from Latin unda, "wave" — the water-spirit of European legend who gains a soul by marrying a mortal; her story gave medicine "Ondine's curse" and ballet one of its strangest heroines.
Where does the name Ondine come from?
Ondine is French in origin. Rare everywhere, Ondine offers the water category's most literary sprite.
How popular is Ondine?
Ondine did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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