C. W. Hobley

The provided text is an excerpt from a Wikipedia article focusing on the given name Tina. It details the name's origins as a diminutive for names ending in '-tina', such as Christina, and notes various international spellings and variants. The text also explores the name's etymological connections to the English words 'tiny' and 'teeny', citing historical figures who may have had their names derived from these terms. Additionally, it mentions the Arabic word 'Tīnah' meaning 'fig' and its use as a diminutive for the Georgian name Tinatin.

The article further discusses the usage of Tina as an independent given name, noting its rise in popularity from the 1940s and 1950s. It highlights the name's peak usage in the United States in 1968 and its sustained presence within the top 100 most popular names for girls in various countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Latvia, and Norway, for significant periods. The text includes a comprehensive list of notable women named Tina, Tine, or Teena, spanning various professions and nationalities, from athletes and politicians to artists and academics.