Adeline
AD-uh-line
Popularity
#58
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
76,951
Peak Year
#4,125 in 2016
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name Adela, meaning 'noble'. It is often considered a diminutive of names beginning with Adel-.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Adeline Yen Mah
Chinese-American author of 'Falling Leaves'
Adeline Canac
French-Canadian pair skater
Personality Traits
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