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The story behind the name
Adele is a girl's name of German origin, meaning "noble." With variants including Adelaide, Ada, and Edel, you can get creative when naming your little one. Adele is an award-winning English singer-songwriter famed for hits including Someone Like You and Skyfall. Born Adele Laurie Adkins in 1988, she is best known by her first name today. Whether you want to give your little princess a regal name or call them after your favorite artist, Adele is a sweet and sophisticated contender.
Historically, Adele was the name of the youngest daughter of William the Conquerer. Music lovers might associate the name with a character in Johann Strauss's operetta Die Fledermaus, while a prime literary reference is Jane Eyre's young charge.
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