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Adelae
How to Pronounce Adelae
Pronounced AD-uh-lay /ˈæd.ə.leɪ/Medium
Meaning: Adelae is a modern elaboration of Adele and Adela, both from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The -ae ending gives the classic 'noble' name a lengthened, decorative finish, and it echoes Adelaide as well.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Adelae is a recent elaboration of Adele and Adela, from the Germanic adal, 'noble,' the same root behind Adelaide and Adeline. The -ae ending marks it as a modern, decorative spin during the vintage revival of these names.
It was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak around 2013, riding the wave of Adele and Adeline. A girl named Adelae then is barely a teenager now.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adelae mean?
It elaborates Adele and Adela, from the Germanic adal, meaning 'noble.'
How do you pronounce Adelae?
It is said AD-uh-lay /ˈæd.ə.leɪ/, with the stress as marked.
Is Adelae a boy or girl name?
Adelae is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Adelae?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak in the early twenty-tens.