Girl
Germanic
2 syllables
Adele
ah-DEL
/əˈdɛl/
"Noble" — a sleek, timeless name whose simplicity carries aristocratic weight
Adele is the French and English form of the Germanic Adela, itself from the element adal meaning noble. It was widely used in medieval Europe, borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror. In the 21st century the name received a significant boost from the British singer Adele, whose global success gave the name fresh cultural resonance while preserving its vintage elegance.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · dele
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAdal
MeaningNoble
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1920
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 24
Nicknames
AddieDelDella
About the Name Adele
Adele means noble, derived from the Old High German adal. It is the French and English short form of Germanic names like Adelaide and Adeline.
The singer Adele brought renewed attention to the name after her breakthrough in 2008-2011, contributing to its rise in the 2010s.
Adele is pronounced ah-DEL, with the stress on the second syllable. This follows the French pronunciation.
Common nicknames are Addie, Del, and Della. The name is short enough that many bearers use the full form.
Adele Marie, Adele Louise, and Adele Rose are classic pairings that complement the name's French elegance.
Adele is used widely in French-speaking countries and has a distinctly French feel, though its roots are Old High Germanic.
Personality of Adele
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Adele
Creativity
88%
Elegance
92%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
70%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Adele
A
Adele
British singer-songwriter, multi-Grammy winner known for Rolling in the Deep and Hello
A
Adele of Normandy
Daughter of William the Conqueror and Countess of Blois
A
Adèle Hugo
Daughter of Victor Hugo whose life was dramatized in Truffaut's film The Story of Adele H.
Middle Names for Adele
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Adele
Adele Marie
Adele Louise
Adele Rose
Adele Grace
Adele Claire
Adele June
Adele Elise
Adele Faye
Adele Anne
Adele Vivienne
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History of Adele
1066
Adele of Normandy, daughter of William the Conqueror, is born
1880
Adele enjoys wide use across France, England, and Germany
1920
Adele peaks in US popularity during the Jazz Age
2011
Singer Adele releases 21, becoming one of the best-selling albums ever and reviving the name
Numerology & Symbolism of Adele
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Rose Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily
Adele Around the World
How Adele is written in different languages and scripts
أديل
Arabic
アデル
Japanese
Адель
Russian
아델
Korean
阿黛尔
Chinese
Αντέλ
Greek
अडेल
Hindi
אדל
Hebrew
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