Adele

At a Glance: Name: Adele – Meaning: noble – Origin: French (ultimately Germanic) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-DEL

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Adele is a French name with roots that go back further into Germanic language, and it means noble. It's pronounced uh-DEL (/əˈdɛl/), and it has a classic, old-fashioned charm that feels like it belongs to another era while still sounding familiar today.

Meaning & Origin of Adele

Meaning: Noble.

Origin: French (ultimately Germanic).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Adele

Phonetic: uh-DEL   IPA: /əˈdɛl/

Popularity of Adele

Adele hit its highest popularity back in 1914, when it ranked #187 with 709 baby girls given the name. It's much rarer now: in 2024 it ranked #798, with 351 girls named Adele, based on records stretching from 1880 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Adele mean?

Noble. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adele)

How do you pronounce Adele?

Adele is pronounced uh-DEL (IPA: /əˈdɛl/).

Is Adele a popular name right now?

Adele peaked at #187 in 1914 and is ranked #798 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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