Girl
Germanic
3 syllables
Adeline
AD-uh-line
/ˈæd.ə.laɪn/
"Noble one" — a romantic French-tinged name evoking old-world refinement
Adeline is a French diminutive of Adele, itself from the Germanic Adalheidis meaning noble kind. It was popular in the Victorian era and again in the early 20th century, famously immortalized in the barbershop classic Sweet Adeline. After decades of dormancy it has surged back into the top 100 in the United States, riding the wave of vintage name revivals.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesAd · e · line
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAdalheidis
MeaningNoble, noble one
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2018
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayFebruary 24
Nicknames
AddieAdaLinaDella
About the Name Adeline
Adeline means noble or noble one, from the Germanic adal element. It is a French diminutive of Adele.
Adeline originates from Germanic roots through Old French. It was brought to England by the Normans and has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Adeline is currently very popular, sitting in the US top 100. It has been one of the fastest-rising vintage names of the 2010s.
Adeline Rose, Adeline Grace, and Adeline Claire are beautiful combinations that honor the name's elegant feel.
Adelines are often described as elegant, romantic, and warm — a name that feels both refined and approachable.
Adeline is the standard French spelling. Variants include Adaline, Adalyn, and Adelyn, all of which are used in the US.
Personality of Adeline
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Adeline
Creativity
78%
Elegance
92%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
70%
Warmth
76%
Famous People Named Adeline
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Adeline Virginia Woolf
Pioneering British modernist novelist and essayist
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Adeline Genée
Danish-British ballerina, first president of the Royal Academy of Dancing
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Adeline (Sweet Adeline)
Subject of the beloved 1903 barbershop ballad
Middle Names for Adeline
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Adeline
Adeline Rose
Adeline Grace
Adeline Marie
Adeline Claire
Adeline June
Adeline Pearl
Adeline Kate
Adeline Joy
Adeline Frances
Adeline Skye
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History of Adeline
900
Adeline used among Frankish and Norman nobility in medieval France
1066
Name spreads to England with the Norman Conquest
1903
Sweet Adeline becomes a hit, popularizing the name across America
2010
Adeline begins a strong revival, entering the US top 200
Numerology & Symbolism of Adeline
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Blush Pink
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sweet Pea
Adeline Around the World
How Adeline is written in different languages and scripts
أديلين
Arabic
アデライン
Japanese
Аделина
Russian
애들린
Korean
阿德琳
Chinese
Αδελίν
Greek
एडलाइन
Hindi
אַדֵּלִין
Hebrew
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