Ine

Ine is a feminine given name used in Norwegian and Dutch traditions, functioning as a short form of longer names beginning with or containing the element ine, such as Inga, Ingeborg, or Catharine and its relatives. In Norwegian, it draws on the Old Norse name stock, while in Dutch it similarly serves as a familiar diminutive clipped from names ending in ine. The name is simple and modern in feel despite its roots in older naming traditions. Related forms include Ina, Inge, and the full names from which it derives.