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Adelaine

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Adelaine Pronunciation

Adelaine is pronounced AD-ə-layn /ˈæd.ə.leɪn/High

Meaning: Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Medium

In 30 seconds: Nobility in lace: Adelaine blends Adeline and Adelaide — both from 'adal', noble — into one graceful variant. Vintage, aristocratic, and sweetly melodic.

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Origin MediumGermanic, French

MeaningVariant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'

U.S. rank (2024)#3746 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 625

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adelaine is a variant in the Adeline-Adelaide family — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'. The -aine ending gives the beloved vintage revival a soft French inflection, sister to Adelyn and Adaline.

It registers thinly beside its booming sisters. Rare, noble at the root, and gracefully vintage.

Did you know? Every Adel- name — Adelaine, Adeline, Adelaide, Adele — descends from the Germanic 'adal', noble; Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV, gave Australia's city its name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Adeline — root etymology

Variations

AdelineAdalineAdelaide

Nicknames

AddieLaine

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If you like Adelaine…

Adeline— the standard sister form

Adelaide— the regal source name

Adalyn— a fellow modern Adel- spelling

Adalynne— a fellow Germanic choice

Emeline— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Adelaine?

Adelaine is pronounced AD-ə-layn (/ˈæd.ə.leɪn/). Press play above to hear Adelaine said aloud.

How do you say Adelaine?

Adelaine is said AD-ə-layn (/ˈæd.ə.leɪn/). Press play above to hear Adelaine said aloud.

What does the name Adelaine mean?

Adelaine is a variant of Adeline/Adelaide, from Germanic adal, 'noble'.

Is Adelaine a boy or girl name?

Adelaine is a girl's name.

How popular is Adelaine?

Adelaine is a rare variant in the U.S.; Adeline is far more common.