Adeline

At a Glance

Meaning

Noble

Origin

Old French (diminutive of Adela/Adele, ultimately Old High German adal, "noble")

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

AD-uh-lynListen

Adeline is a classic girl's name, pronounced AD-uh-lyn, that pairs romantic, storybook charm with a bold edge. It's a diminutive of Adela/Adele, tracing back to Old High German adal, which gives Adeline its meaning: noble. You may see Adeline linked to Adelaide's root Adalheidis ("noble kind"), but that's a mix-up — Adeline actually descends from the related, distinct name Adela/Adele, sharing only that same adal root.

Meaning & Origin of Adeline

Meaning: Noble.

Origin: Old French (diminutive of Adela/Adele, ultimately Old High German adal, "noble").

A common claim: Adeline is often claimed to derive directly from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' (the same root as Adelaide). Actually: That's a mix-up with Adelaide — Adeline actually comes from Adela/Adele, a related but distinct Germanic-rooted name, both ultimately sharing the root adal, 'noble.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Adeline

Popularity of Adeline

Adeline has held steady at #58 on the SSA rankings, a spot it hit again in 2024 with 3,723 babies given the name — also its peak rank across the full 1880-2024 record.

Names Like Adeline

These names share Adeline’s style, era or origin.

• Adaline
• Gabriella
• Marceline
• Aaliyah
• Adelaide
• Adelina

FAQ

What does the name Adeline mean?

Noble. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Adeline?

Adeline is pronounced AD-uh-lyn (IPA: /ˈædəlɪn/).

Is Adeline a popular name right now?

Adeline is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #58 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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