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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Adaline

Adaline is a girl’s name that is a variant of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Adelina, which is a diminutive of Adela in those languages. Adelina is derived from a Germanic name containing the element adal meaning ‘noble.’ It is related to other names derived from the same Germanic element such as Ada, Adelaide, and Adeline.

Adaline made its debut on the baby name charts in 2015, which aligned with the release of the movie ‘The Age of Adaline’ starring Blake Lively. According to the 2021 Social Security Administration data, Adaline holds the 289th position among the most popular girls’ names in the United States. It entered the charts in 2015 at the 365th spot and has maintained a consistent level of popularity since then. The alternative spelling, Adeline, is more commonly used and ranks 94th for 2021.

学习机的变体包括Adalyn Adalynn,ddilyn, Adeline, Adelyn, and Adelynn. Some of the diminutives of Adaline are Ada, Addie, Addy, and Aline. Adaline is spelled differently in various languages around the world. It is spelled Adelina in Bulgarian, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish; in Belarusian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Slovene, Russian, and Latvian, it goes by the spelling of Alina; the French have a variety of spellings for Adaline including Adèle, Adélie, Adeline, Aline, Lina, Line, and Lyna; the Finnish, the Norwegians, and the Dutch prefer the simple Aada or Ada; the Spanish spell it Adela, Adelia, Ada, and Alina; and in Latin America, Adaline goes by the spelling of Adelita.

Adaline also has a pop culture presence. There is a movie namedThe Age of Adalinein which the protagonist is named Adaline Bowman. The character played by Blake Lively has inspired many parents to name their children Adaline. Apart from this, there are hardly any other mentions of this name in literature or films. So, if you are looking for a name for your little girl that is classic yet rare, Adaline may be ideal.

Adaline

Meaning Noble

Gender Girl

Origin French, United States

How To Pronounce Adaline?

Adaline On The Popularity Chart

Adaline has climbed up the popularity and ranking charts over the years. Take a look at the SSA graphs to see how the name has performed.

Popularity Over Time

Adaline was rarely used through the 1980s and 1990s. It shot up in popularity after 2014 and in 2021, 1,096 babies per million were named Adaline.

Rank Over Time

Adaline’s rank graph has seen many fluctuations. While it ranked lowest at 10,519 in 1982, it fared well over the years and ranked 289 in 2021.

Names With Similar Sound As Adaline

If you like how Adaline sounds, here are some other names with similar sounds.

Adalene Adalina Adalyn Adalynn Addilynn Adeleine Adelena Adelina Adelyn Adelynn

Popular Sibling Names For Adaline

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Adaline, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Adaline

Find matching brother names for Adaline and create a wonderful team of siblings.

Aadalarasan Aadalarasu Aadeel Aadhil Aadil Aatulaya Adal Adalar Adalarachan Adalarasen

Girl Sibling Names For Adaline

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Adalena Adalene Adalina Adalinda Adallina Adalyn Adalynn Addalyn Addeline Addelyne

Other Popular Names Beginning With A

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter A to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Aaida Aamber Abcde Abella Abeque Abriella Abrielle Acadia Acelin Aceline

Names With Similar Meaning As Adaline

If you liked the meaning of this name, but are looking for more options, here are some more names that have similar meanings.

Addilynn Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of the name Adaline?

The name Adaline means ‘noble.’

What is the origin of the name Adaline?

Adaline has a Germanic origin.

How to pronounce the name Adaline?

Adaline is pronounced as ah-duh-lain.

Is Adaline a popular name?

The name Adaline’s popularity has been quite a journey. It was in the top 1000 baby names from 1900 to 1924 but declined afterward. Surprisingly, it made a strong comeback and re-entered the top 1000 list in 2015. In 2022, the Social Security Administration reported 1238 girls were named Adaline, securing its rank as the 245th most popular baby name. Adaline has become widely used and highly sought after, making it a popular choice for parents across the country (1).

What are some suitable middle names that pair well with the name Adaline?

Adaline is a wonderful Germanic name that holds the beautiful meaning of ‘noble.’ When choosing a middle name to complement Adaline, there are several meaningful options to explore. Names like Adalgund, Yente, andEdinashare similar connotations. In addition, you might consider other Germanic names that carry their own special meanings.Bertha, meaning ‘bright,’Emma, representing ‘whole’ or ‘universal,’ orLinda, signifying ‘soft and flexible,’ all add a touch of significance to Adaline’s name.

一些变化或替代拼写是什么the name Adaline?

The common variations of the name based on different languages and cultures includeAdalyn,Adelyn,Adeline,Adalynn(English), Adeline,Lina,Aline(French),Adela,Alina, Ada (Polish),Adele, Alina, Ada (German), Ada (Dutch),Adelia,Adelina, Ada, Alina (Spanish), and Adelina, Ada, Alina (Italian).

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1. Popularity of name Adaline.https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd

Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan. Trisha believes that being a teacher enabled her to have a closer look at children’s developmental needs and capabilities. Her experience reflects in the articles...more