Adelie
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Adelie
The name 'Adelie' is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic root *adal* meaning "noble," often considered a variant of Adela or Adelaide.
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Etymology
The name 'Adelie' is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic root *adal* meaning "noble," often considered a variant of Adela or Adelaide. It is used primarily in French and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context from the early 20th-century French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, who named the Adelie penguin after his wife, Adélie.
Adelie currently ranks #5,729 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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