Mardine is a unique and distinctive given name of French origin, derived from the ancient Germanic elements 'mardi' meaning 'Tuesday', and '-ne' which denotes 'of'. This name was once predominantly used within France but has since gained attention and usage worldwide. It is often associated with elegance and individuality due to its rarity and timeless charm.
The name Mardine experienced intermittent popularity throughout the mid-twentieth century, with five babies named Mardine born each year in 1921 and 1926, followed by another five in 1938. There was a brief spike in usage in 1940 with six births that year, then it dipped back down to five in 1957, bringing the total number of babies named Mardine during this period to twenty-six.