Maxine
Maxine is a common feminine given name that is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means "the greatest". The name is used in many different cultures and languages, and has been popular in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Maxine is a feminine form of the Latin name Maximus, which means "the greatest". It was first used in the 20th century and has been popular in many English-speaking countries since then.
Popularity[edit | edit source]
Maxine has been a popular name in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In the United States, it was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Notable people named Maxine[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Maxine, including:
- Maxine Waters, an American politician
- Maxine Peake, an English actress
- Maxine Kumin, an American poet and author
- Maxine Hong Kingston, a Chinese American author
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The name Maxine has been used in many different forms of media, including books, movies, and television shows. Some examples include:
- Maxine, a character in the comic strip Maxine
- Maxine, a character in the television show Black Mirror
- Maxine, a character in the movie Maxine
See also[edit | edit source]
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