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- Nina
- Oddrun
| Field | Nina | Oddrun |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | A short form of names ending in '-nina', such as Antonina or Giannina; imported to Western Europe from Russia and Italy in the 19th century. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Various (Russian/Italian short-form tradition) | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈnʲi.nə/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | NO |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #112 (2025) | Norway · Girls #665 (1986) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 95/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 40/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Nina has a recorded origin (Various (Russian/Italian short-form tradition)); Oddrun does not have one recorded yet.
- Nina and Oddrun both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Nina; Oddrun doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in NO.
Name rivalries — pairs whose positions genuinely passed each other →
Curated comparisons
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