Maxine

I actually had a male classmate named Maxine, and I think it doesn't sound all that odd as a name for boys. In fact, he's the only person I've ever met in real life with this name.

The name Maxine really seems to pack a punch. It’s not all sweet and fluffy like some other names; it’s kind of “salty sounding”. I really like that. Also, Max is a cool nickname.

I think this name sounds really rockin’ and it makes me think of a badass girl. I love the nickname Max.

Cute and pretty form of Max.

This name is absolutely beautiful. I actually prefer it to Maxima. (But that’s cool too) It’s feminine, elegant, and also really cool and strong. It’s also not too frilly even though I like frilly names. I LOVE the meaning “greatest”.

Love the vintage retro vibes this name has.

I really like this name! I think it is a strong name for a girl, that will be suitable for all ages. I like how it isn’t popular which makes it more unique.

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I’m also obsessed with the nickname Max - a really cool name for a girl in my opinion!

Interesting, unusual name. Maxine is a good name. Looks good!

I really love the name Maxine. There's just something about it.

I really like the name Maxine. It's very pretty and sophisticated. I also like how the name has a cool retro feel to it, but doesn't sound too dated.

Maxine is my grandma’s name. And I see it more as a name of a grandma because of that.

As a child, I never understood why my parents named me Maxine. Especially being that my parents were African American, born in the southern states, migrating to the north in the mid '50s. So growing up, I knew of only one other Maxine, a third cousin; an extremely beautiful woman. Fast forward, as an adult, besides learning of famous Maxines like Maxine Waters, I have probably met five others bearing the same name which ironically, one being a friend of mine. I find that rare, to have a rare name and a friend with the same name. What's really interesting is that her son's middle name is the same as my son's first name. Well, as a woman now in her 60's, I can truly say that I love having a name that means "greatest" or "enchanted"; who wouldn't?

Maxine is a fabulous girl's name!

And here I was, thinking this was a French feminine name - when it's actually an English name that didn't even catch on in France until recently! Maxine enjoyed her heyday in the Jazz Age, yet somehow she doesn't feel dated at all. It's not a popular name, but neither is it unheard of... I think Maxine, with the nickname Max, would be a pretty awesome name for a girl to have.

Maxine is a fabulous name, because that's my name! I perfer it to be spelled Maxyne not Maxine- it just bothers me. This is my personal opinion.

I love my name being Maxine. My grandfather's middle name was Maxwell so that is how I was given the name. I was the only Maxine at infant and primary school where as in secondary school there 3 others which I couldn't get my head around. At secondary school I had the nickname "Maxipad" but I took it on the chin. I also got called Maximus a fair bit. I'm proud to have the name!

As a little girl growing up throughout my school and college days, I never came across any other female with the same name Maxine. I felt it was a very unusual and unique name and was proud to be given the name by my parents. As the years went by I would meet the odd female with my name and we would converse about the rarity. I love to be called Max which I feel is trendy, but now go by the name Maxi-Leigh, very feminine. I am known to be noble as well strong and great with the work that I do with my Charity Support for Survivors, Supporting Men and Women who have experienced 'Past Historical Childhood Abuse' of which I am a survivor myself. I have experienced the darkness, but now shine with brightness all around me, and those that I have the love for to change their life. I am proud for Maxine to be of Roman descent and a Greek feminine form of Maximus!

Love the name Max!

Named my daughter Maxine because it is rare and not associated with any religion.

This is adorable on a little girl, but still sophisticated for a woman.

I am Maxine and I have always loved it. I try to live up to its meaning. Yes I have been through the Maxi-pad jokes, particularly in grade 5. I have had people try to call me Max but it would conjure up images of a German Sheppard foaming at the mouth. Now living in such a sexually ambiguous culture my name is perfect and powerful and edgy. Every Maxine I have ever met has been unique. My name ROCKS!

I love this name. It's unique yet fits in with all the trendy Max names. Max as a nickname is cute for a girl, while the full name Maxine is refined and elegant. It would be the perfect name to pair with an unexpected nature or noun type of middle name.

Some people see Maxine as a dated name. I always thought of it as a cool name because I used to have a classmate named Maxine. She was very beautiful and very intelligent.

What a terrible name! So dated and rough on the tongue.

I LOVE the name Maxine for a girl! And the nickname Max rocks! :D.

I too am named after the actress Maxine Audley... but to say we are all from the 1930's is wrong. I never heard of the Hebrew interpretation... I like it. All documents I have about my name suggest the feminine derivative of Maximillian... meaning "The Greatest" or "the best". There are some modern references - "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus and Pliers and the "Manchester Rap" by The Bosnians both mention Maxine.

I love Maxine so much for a girl, and I love that I can name a boy Maxime. Unique, sounds french. Probably going to name one of my girl's Maxine. Nickname could be Max, and I love masculine nicknames so there you go. (I wouldnt use Maxi though, sounds like a maxi pad haha).

I like this name. It sounds feminine and adult, although almost too adult. And I believe the nickname Max is really cute for a little girl. Probably spawning from the movie "Orphan" where the adorable deaf girl goes by Max. It just seems to fit. Even with unfortunate teasing names that could happen. Really, which names are exempt from childish bullying?

I really like this name. It's feminine and pretty, yet strong and powerful. I think it's a wonderful name for a girl. And I like the nickname "Max". It's a very rare name, people don't think much to use it, because they think it's outdated. I don't the names "Hilda" "Ethel" or "Shirley" can be brought back to date but I think Maxine definitely has potential. I mean it's mature, but it's also youthful and fun, it fits anyone of any age. I think it deserves a comeback.

Maxine reminds me of Maxi pads. :(

It's an okay name, but for some reason, I can't see it on an adult. Maxine sounds very childish to me, and not particularly in a bad way.

I like how it's elegant yet not frilly, along the same lines as Jacqueline.

I really like this name. It is without a doubt feminine but not frilly like the majority of female names seem to be. Plus you can call her Max.

It rhymes with Vaccine. Bullies called my friend The Maxine Vaccine.

Bullies called my childhood friend Maxine "Maxi Pad" in school.

I'm not even sure why, but I think this is a kick-ass name!

I love this name but it seems kind of dated.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. There's something so strong and edgy, yet still sweet to this name.

I think Maxine is a beautiful name.

I don't like this name much. I find it really dated too--most of its bearers were born circa the 1930s.

It's my name. I also hated it as a child - but now - I love it. I like being so different and that it can be shortened to Max and thus gender ambiguous.

It's an awesome name, it's on my list of names for girls if I have one. My friend from Germany is also named Maxine and she likes to be called Max.

I was also named after Maxine Audley! I used to hate this name as a teenager, because it made me stand out, but now I love it!

Maxine is a very nice name for a girl, strong and yet feminine and better in my opinion that Ryan, Tyler, Logan or Cameron that are being used for girl's names.

*yuck*! I hate this name!

I like the name Maxine. In my opinion, it sounds unique and nice. However, I do prefer the spelling 'Maxene'.