What is the origin of the name Addelyn?

Addelyn is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Addelyn?

Addelyn is currently ranked #1935 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Addelyn?

Addelyn is pronounced AD-uh-lin.

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GirlGermanic

Addelyn

AD-uh-lin

Popularity

#1935

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

2,615

Peak Year

#214 in 2015

First Recorded

2001

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern respelling and variant of Adeline, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'.

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Addie Lynn

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Addie Lynn

Spelling Variations

Adeline Adelyn Addilyn

Similar Names

Evelyn Madelyn Avelyn Aislyn

Personality Traits

kindgracefulcharmingintelligent

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