Meaning, origin and history of the name Blandine

Gender Feminine

Pronounced Pron. BLAHN-DEEN

Meaning & History

French form of the Roman name Blandina, which was the feminine form of Blandinus, which was itself a derivative of the cognomen Blandus. Saint Blandina was a 2nd-century slave from Lyons who was martyred by being thrown to wild beasts.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBlandina(Ancient Roman)

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17th-century engraving of Saint Blandine

People think this name is

classic mature formal upper class wholesome delicate refined

Name Days

France: June 2

Blandine