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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Adeline
Derived from the word “adal” meaning “noble” in German, Adeline is the French version of Adelina. A classic name that caught the fancy of parents through generations, is still a hit among millennial parents. Adeline has many variations, and all carry the same quality of refinement and femininity. The name is believed to have been brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century.
Adeline is a diminutive of the name Adele, which shares the same meaning. Like its meaning, Adeline sounds sweet and noble and has a unique appeal. The name has numerous variants across various cultures and languages, such as Adelina, Adalyn, Adalin, Ada, Adie, Adelena, among others. While Adelina is the Italian version of Adeline, Alina is more popular in European countries. The name’s popularity has been growing since the mid-1990s. The moniker has consistently featured among the list of top 100 baby girl names, according to data from the US Social Security Administration.
The song ‘Sweet Adeline’ by The Haydn Quartet in 1904 became a hit and could be credited with bringing some attention to the name Adeline. It is believed that the song, previously titled “You’re the Flower of My Heart, Sweet Rosalie,” was renamed inspired by the opera singer Adelina Patti. Interestingly, there is also an organization called Sweet Adelines which started as a small group of singers in Oklahoma. They now claim to connect nearly 21,000 singers from across the world.
The dark romance novel Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton has 26-year-old Adeline Reilly as its protagonist. Published in 2021, the book has garnered quite attention across the world, with a second one, titled Hunting Adeline, coming in 2022. Adaline, with an “a,” is the name of the lead character in the film The Age of Adaline played by actress Blake Lively. Interestingly, the writing legend Virginia Woolf’s first name is also Adeline.
How To Pronounce Adeline?
Famous People With The Name Adeline
- Adeline Pond AdamsAmerican writer
- Adeline AndreFrench fashion designer
- Adeline Virginia WoolfBritish author
- Adeline GrayAmerican wrestler
- Adeline E KnappAmerican journalist, author, social activist
- Adeline Dutton Train WhitneyAmerican author and poet
- Adeline Geo-KarisRepublican politician and member of Illinois Senate
- Adeline GeneeDanish ballet dancer
- Adeline PicaultFrench film director
- Adeline McKinlayAmerican tennis player
Adeline On The Popularity Chart
There has been a sharp rise in the use of the name Adeline in recent times. The graphic representation below will give you more information about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
The late 90s saw a gradual rise in the popularity of Adeline, which grew to 1530 babies per million getting the name in 2014. The number rose to 4118 babies per million in 2016, the highest till now.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Adeline ranked 2306 in 1980, and its popularity consistently rose until 1992, when it started rising up the chart. In 2021, Adeline ranked among the top 100 baby names at 94. Since 2016 it has remained in the top 100 baby names.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Adeline
Adeline is a beautiful name for your baby girl, but you may want more options with a similar sound to choose from. Here are some suggestions to consider.
Names With Same Meaning As Adeline
If you want another name that shares the same meaning as Adeline, we have listed some options below. Take your pick.
Name Numerology For Adeline
