Adele

Girl's name

Adele is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Adela, meaning "noble" or "noble kind."

Meaning Noble
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 351
Peak year 1918

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Adele - British singer known for hit songs like "Hello."
  • Adele Astaire - American dancer and entertainer, sister of Fred Astaire.
  • Adele Bloch-Bauer - Austrian socialite and subject of a famous portrait.
  • Adele Goldberg - American computer scientist, co-creator of Smalltalk language.
  • Adele Mara - American actress known for roles in Western films.
  • Adele Exarchopoulos - French actress, starred in "Blue is the Warmest Color."
  • Adele Givens - American comedian and actress, known for stand-up comedy.
  • Adele Jergens - American actress and pin-up model from the 1940s.
  • Adele Silva - British actress known for role in "Emmerdale."

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Brothers for Adele

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Name Variants

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