What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
What does Amandine mean?
Amandine comes from the Latin amanda, “worthy of love, much-loved.”
Capucine vs Amandine
Which is more popular?
Capucine and Amandine are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Capucine | Amandine | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Nasturtium flower | Much-loved |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-poo-SEEN | ah-mahn-DEEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 1965 (14) | 2002 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Capucine
Amandine
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Capucine | Amandine |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8 | 34 |
| 1990s | 0 | 17 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1960s | 66 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Capucine or Amandine more popular?
Capucine and Amandine are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Capucine and Amandine?
Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin), while Amandine means Much-loved (French origin).
Which name is older, Capucine or Amandine?
In US records, Capucine first appears in 1961 and Amandine in 1991, so Capucine has the longer recorded history.