| Meaning | noble, nobility |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ad-e-line |
About Adeline
There's something undeniably romantic about this vintage treasure that has captured hearts across generations. The name evokes images of lace-trimmed letters, afternoon tea parties, and timeless femininity, yet it never feels stuffy or overly precious. Its revival in recent years speaks to a broader appreciation for names with historical depth and literary connections. The soft vowel sounds create a gentle, lyrical quality, while the -line ending adds structure and substance. Nickname possibilities abound, from the spunky "Addie" to the more sophisticated "Lina," offering flexibility as personality develops. This is a name that photographs beautifully in cursive, sounds lovely when called across a garden, and commands respect in professional settings. It bridges the gap between old-world charm and modern sensibility with remarkable grace.
Nicknames for Adeline
| Addie |
| Addy |
| Dell |
| Delly |
| Lina |
Famous People Named Adeline
| Adeline Virginia Woolf | British writer and prominent modernist |
| Adeline Yen Mah | Chinese-American author and physician |
| Adeline Gray | American wrestler and World Champion |
| Adeline Andre | French fashion designer |
| Adeline De Walt Reynolds | American actress and author |
| Adeline Blondieau | French actress and writer |
| Adeline "Nellie" Tayloe Ross | First female Governor of Wyoming and director of the U.S. Mint |
| Adeline Knapp | American suffragist and lawyer |
| Adeline Hokano | Japanese artist and printmaker |
| Adeline Rapon | French photographer and artist |
| Adeline Thévenet | French model and humanitarian |
| Adeline Sire | French journalist and radio producer |
| Adeline Gray | American wrestler and five-time World Champion |
| Adeline Pastor | Filipino fashion designer |
| Adeline Wuillème | French racing cyclist |
| Adeline Decker | American painter |
| Adeline Bourneuf | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Adeline André | French fashion designer known for her innovative designs |
| Adeline Wrona | Australian journalist and author |
| Adeline Harris Sears | American tennis player and first female Olympian |
Characters Named Adeline
| Adeline "Addie" LaRue | From the fantasy novel "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab |
| Adeline March | Character in the novel "Girl in Pieces" by Kathleen Glasgow |
| Adeline Braddock | From the TV series "Bridgerton" |
| Adeline "Addie" Singer | Protagonist of the TV show "Unfabulous" |
| Adeline "Addie" Andrews | Character in the film "Secret Admirer" |
| Adeline Fitzgerald | From the novel "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man" by Fannie Flagg |
| Adeline Blackmore | Character in the novel "The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza" by Shaun David Hutchinson |
| Adeline Fortescue | From the film "The Dressmaker" |
| Adeline Hawkthorne | Character in the TV show "Community" |
| Adeline "Addie" Foch | From the TV series "The Killing" |
| Adeline Crawford | Character in the film "Adeline" |
| Adeline Mariana | From the novel "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" by R.A. Dick |
| Adeline Sinclair | Character in the novel "The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray |
| Adeline Bishop | From the novel "Afterworlds" by Scott Westerfeld |
| Adeline "Addie" Chauvin | Character in the film "The Family Stone" |
| Adeline "Addie" Hoyt | From the novel "Baby Teeth" by Zoje Stage |
| Adeline "Addie" Delaney | Character in the TV series "Nurse Jackie" |
| Adeline Bellamy | From the novel "Adeline" by Leila Slimani |
| Adeline Winchester | Character in the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Adeline "Addie" Emerson | From the novel "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows |