adeline

Pronunciation
Ad-uh-line or A-de-leen

Gender
female

Origin

French

Ranking

  71 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Noble

Adeline, the French form of the name Adelina, is derived from the Germanic element adal, meaning "noble." It was a popular name in the early 1900s but started fading away in the 1950s. It returned to the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 baby girl names in 1999 and has been a top 100 name since 2016. It's the most popular spelling of the name, moreso than Adalyn, Adelyn, Adelynn, Adaline, Adeline and Adalynn.

Famous People Named Adeline

  Adeline Gray

  World champion wrestler and advocate for women in sports

  Adeline Yen Mah

  Author known for her memoir 'Falling Leaves'

  Adeline Genee

  Famous ballerina and one of the founders of the Royal Academy of Dance

  Adeline Knapp

  Journalist and author known for children's literature

  Adeline Harris Sears

  Known for her intricate quilt made from famous signatures

  Adeline Andre

  Fashion designer known for her innovative designs

  Adeline Hazan

  French politician and advocate for human rights

  Adeline Pond Adams

  Art historian and writer

  Adeline Virginia Woolf

  Influential modernist writer

  Adeline Daley

  Activist known for her work in community development

Famous Media with people Named Adeline

    Adeline the Great

    A fictional character known for her adventurous spirit  

    Adeline's Adventure

    A children's book about a young girl exploring magical lands  

    Adeline and the Enchanted Forest

    A story about a girl who discovers a hidden world in the forest  

    Princess Adeline

    A fairy tale character known for her kindness and bravery  

    Adeline's Magical Garden

    A cartoon series about a girl who talks to plants  

    The Adventures of Adeline and Friends

    A book series about a group of friends solving mysteries  

    Adeline's Secret Potion

    A story about a young scientist who creates magical potions  

    Adeline's Dream

    A book about a girl who follows her dreams to become a dancer  

    Adeline and the Lost Treasure

    An adventure story about a treasure hunt  

    Adeline's Animal Friends

    A children's show about a girl who helps animals in need