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Charmaine

Charmaine (name) means a female given name, likely inspired by the word "charm.". Example: “Charmaine was a popular baby name in the mid-20th century.”

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A female given name, likely inspired by the word "charm."

"Charmaine was a popular baby name in the mid-20th century."

How to use Charmaine

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woman's given name evoking the word "charm."

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Etymology

A 20th-century coinage, possibly a variant of Charmian or based on "charm" plus the -aine ending seen in Elaine and Germaine.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Charmaine joined the language around 1900.

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Rhymes for Charmaine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Charmaine” mean?

The word “Charmaine” means a female given name, likely inspired by the word "charm.". In plain terms, a woman's given name evoking the word "charm.".

How do you use “Charmaine” in a sentence?

Here is “Charmaine” used in a sentence: “Charmaine was a popular baby name in the mid-20th century.”

What part of speech is “Charmaine”?

“Charmaine” is a name.

Where does the word “Charmaine” come from?

The word “Charmaine” dates back to around 1900. A 20th-century coinage, possibly a variant of Charmian or based on "charm" plus the -aine ending seen in Elaine and Germaine.