Maxine’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Maxine
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Maxine. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Maxine's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Maxine mean?
Maxine is a feminine form of Max, which Behind the Name says is short for Maximilian or Maxim, or in English sometimes Maxwell. It calls Maxine an elaboration of Max that has been common only since the start of the 20th century. Wikipedia adds that it joined a fashion for names ending in -ine, -ene and -een in that era.
Maxine nicknames and other forms
Maxie is the pet form Behind the Name lists, and Maxene is the variant spelling, as used by Maxene Andrews of the Andrews Sisters. Many Maxines are simply Max to their friends, the same as the boys’ name it comes from.
Some famous Maxines
Maxine Waters has represented Los Angeles in Congress since 1991, after seven terms in the California State Assembly. Wikipedia says she began as an assistant teacher with the Head Start program in Watts in 1966, and she chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2019 to 2023.
Maxine through the decades
Maxine was a Jazz Age name. US Social Security data has it at 100th in the 1910s and 84th in the 1920s, when more than 33,700 American girls were named Maxine, then 119th in the 1930s and 161st in the 1940s. Wikipedia says its best years were 1915 to 1930, and that Stranger Things has given it a small revival.
Did you know?
The name’s first star wasn’t born Maxine. Wikipedia says actress Maxine Elliott was born Jessie Dermot in 1868, and her fame is credited with the name’s rise in the 1890s. She became a Broadway star, managed her own theater, and later entertained Winston Churchill at her villa on the French Riviera.
Gift ideas for a Maxine
- For a 1920s party. A Jazz Age guest book for a Jazz Age name.
- For a civics student. Notes, in honor of Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
- For a Stranger Things fan. Theories and episode notes for a modern Max.
- For Grandparents Day. Maxine peaked in the 1920s.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Maxine is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Maxine on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Maxine’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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