Amantine

Amantine is a feminine given name of French origin. It is commonly linked to the French word amant, meaning lover, and is generally understood to have been formed from this root with the feminine suffix -ine. The name is uncommon in modern usage, but is best known from historical sources as the birth name of the celebrated French writer Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who published under the pen name George Sand.

Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin (1804–1876) is the most prominent bearer of the name. Born in Paris and raised in a literary milieu, she adopted the pseudonym George Sand to publish her works, which encompassed novels, essays, and memoirs. Sand was a leading figure in 19th-century French literature and a outspoken advocate for social reform and women’s rights, contributing to the period’s literary and feminist currents.

Outside this historical association, the name Amantine remains rare and is rarely used in contemporary contexts. Variant forms in other Romance languages exist but are not commonly used in the same way in French. In practice, Amantine is often encountered today primarily in biographical or historical discussions related to George Sand and her legacy.