Adeline

Girl's name

Adeline is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Adelheid. It means "noble" or "nobility."

Meaning Noble
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 3,723
Peak year 2016

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Adeline Andre - French fashion designer known for haute couture.
  • Adeline Gray - American wrestler, multiple world champion in wrestling.
  • Adeline Dutton Train Whitney - American author and poet.
  • Adeline Virginia Woolf - English writer, pioneer of modernist literature.
  • Adeline Yen Mah - Chinese-American author, known for memoir "Falling Leaves."
  • Adeline Blondieau - French actress and singer.
  • Adeline Rapon - French jewelry designer and influencer.
  • Adeline Smith - British singer, member of girl group "Sugababes."
  • Adeline De Walt Reynolds - American actress, oldest Oscar nominee.
  • Adeline Kenerly - American actress, known for "The Walking Dead."

Sisters for Adeline

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Brothers for Adeline

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Name Variants

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