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Adeline
Meaning: noble · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A diminutive of Adele, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. Brought to England by the Normans.
Nicknames
Addie, Lina, Addy
Variants & related names
Adaline, Adelina, Adalyn
Adeline name art
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FAQ
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means “noble”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Adeline a popular name?
Yes — Adeline has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Adeline?
Addie, Lina, Addy.
What are other forms of Adeline?
Adaline, Adelina, Adalyn.
Similar names
Harriet · Ada · Aubrey · Louisa · Willa · Emma
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.