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Adelle
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Pronounced ə-DEL /əˈdɛl/High
Meaning: -lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'High
In 30 seconds: Pure nobility, double-l elegant: Adelle spells Adele — Germanic 'noble' — with a soft French flourish. Refined and timeless.
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Meaning-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'
U.S. rank (2025)#4760 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,493
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Adelle is an -lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'. A short, elegant name borne by medieval nobility and revived through the singer Adele, here in a softened spelling.
It registers thinly beside Adele. Rare, noble at the root, and refined.
Did you know? Adele, from Germanic adal, 'noble', has graced queens and a record-breaking singer; the Adelle spelling adds a gentle, polished twist.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Adele — root etymology
Variations
AdeleAdellAdela
Nicknames
DellaAddie
Famous Bearers
- ★Adelle Davis (1904-1974)American author and nutritionist who pioneered the field of popular nutrition writing
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adelle mean?
Adelle spells Adele, from Germanic adal, 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Adelle?
It's said ə-DEL /əˈdɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Adelle a boy or girl name?
Adelle is a girl's name.
How popular is Adelle?
Adelle is a rare spelling in the U.S.