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Adaline
Pronounced AD-uh-line /ˈæd.ə.laɪn/High
Meaning: Noble; of noble kindHigh
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History & Origin
Adaline is a variant spelling of Adeline, which derives from the Old High German adal ('noble') combined with the diminutive suffix -ine. The root name Adela was common among Frankish and Norman nobility. Adeline was the name of a daughter of William the Conqueror. The -line spelling gives the name a slightly more literary, old-fashioned feel than the more common Adelyn/Adalyn forms.
Adaline experienced a surge of interest following the 2015 romantic fantasy film The Age of Adaline. The spelling distinguishes it from the more phonetically modern Adalyn/Adelyn variants. It sits comfortably within the current revival of elegant, multi-syllable feminine names ending in -ine or -lyn.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Adaline Shepherd (1883–1950)American ragtime pianist and composer who published Pickles and Peppers in 1906, one of the era's most popular piano rags and among the few ragtime pieces composed by a woman to achieve wide commercial success.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adaline mean?
Adaline is a variant of Adeline, from Old High German meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.'
How do you pronounce Adaline?
It's pronounced AD-uh-line (/ˈæd.ə.laɪn/) — three syllables with stress on the first.
Is Adaline a boy or girl name?
Adaline is used exclusively as a girl's name.
How popular is Adaline?
Adaline has been rising in popularity since the mid-2010s, buoyed by the 2015 film The Age of Adaline.