Adeline
French · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adeline
Adeline derives from the Germanic name Adal, meaning "noble," with the diminutive suffix -ine added, ultimately tracing to the Proto-Germanic root *aþalaz.
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Etymology
Adeline derives from the Germanic name Adal, meaning "noble," with the diminutive suffix -ine added, ultimately tracing to the Proto-Germanic root *aþalaz. The name has been used primarily in English, French, and German-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable historical bearings including Saint Adeline (an 11th-century French abbess) and increased popularity in the 19th century through Victorian usage.
Adeline currently ranks #59 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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