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The story behind the name
Adeline originated as a French diminutive of Adele, which came from the Germanic root adal, meaning "noble." Adeline was introduced to England by the Normans in the eleventh century, was very common during the Middle Ages, then vanished until the Victorian Gothic revival. Common variants of Adeline include Adalynn, Adalyn, Adelyn, Adelynn, Adelina, and Adaline.
Drop the “M” from Madeline and you get Adeline. A pretty name with many variations—Adelaide, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn—Adeline came from Germany (“adel” means "noble") and is considered the diminutive of Adele, a French name. It was a huge favorite in the beginning of the 20th century but lost fans as the decades passed. At the turn of the century though, it made an astounding comeback as old-fashioned girl names were in vogue again. Simon Helberg from The Big Bang Theory named his daughter Adeline in 2012.
help Quick answers about Adeline
- What does the name Adeline mean?
- Adeline means "Noble, Nobility". It is associated with German naming traditions.
- What is the origin of the name Adeline?
- Adeline has German origins and is often linked to the meaning "Noble, Nobility".
- How do you pronounce Adeline?
- Adeline is pronounced AD-uh-line.
- Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
- Adeline is typically used as a girl's name.
- What is the story behind the name Adeline?
- Adeline originated as a French diminutive of Adele, which came from the Germanic root adal, meaning "noble." Adeline was introduced to England by the Normans in the eleventh century, was very common during the Middle Ages, then vanished until the Victorian Gothic revival. Common variants of Adeline include Adalynn, Adalyn, Adelyn, Adelynn, Adelina, and Adaline. Drop the “M” f...
