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Adeline is a feminine given name meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; it is of German origin and derived from Old High German adal "noble". The root lives on in the New High German words Adel "nobility," edel "noble," and adelig "noble." It is related to the given name Adèle. Adeline was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century and was very common in the Middle Ages. Its variants include Adelin, Adelina, Adaline, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adalene, Adeleine, Aada, Ada, Alina, Aline, Adelita and Alita, Zélie.
noble
A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Adeline is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It gained popularity in medieval France and later saw a resurgence in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. The name evokes a sense of grace and aristocratic lineage.
Adeline of Burgundy, Adeline Rudolph, Adeline André
Addie, Ad, Della, Lina
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