| Meaning | noble, nobility |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-delle |
About Adelle
There's something undeniably charming about this classic name that has weathered decades with grace. It evokes images of vintage elegance and old-world sophistication, yet feels perfectly at home in modern contexts. The double consonant gives it visual and phonetic interest, while the overall structure remains simple and unfussy. It's a name that grows beautifully with a child, transitioning seamlessly from adorable toddler to accomplished adult. The musical quality of its pronunciation has made it memorable in popular culture, though it remains far from overused. Parents drawn to this name often appreciate its balance of familiarity and distinction, along with its European heritage that suggests refinement and artistic sensibility.
Nicknames for Adelle
| Ade |
| Dell |
| Della |
| Addie |
| Ellie |
Famous People Named Adelle
| Adelle Lutz | American artist and actress |
| Adelle Waldman | American novelist and journalist |
| Adelle Davis | American nutritionist and author |
| Adelle Dewi | Indonesian singer and songwriter |
| Adelle Tracey | British middle-distance runner |
| Adelle Inyang | Nigerian-American actress and filmmaker |
| Adelle Leonce | British actress |
| Adelle Stripe | British writer and poet |
| Adelle Nazarian | Iranian-American journalist |
| Adelle Exarchopoulos | French actress |
| Adelle McElveen | American entrepreneur and educator |
| Adelle Onyango | Kenyan radio presenter and podcaster |
| Adelle Givens | American comedian and actress |
| Adelle Archer | American businesswoman and CEO |
| Adelle Goldenberg | Canadian actress |
| Adelle Sutcliffe | Australian actress |
| Adelle Cousins | New Zealand netball player |
| Adelle Blythe | Australian journalist and newsreader |
| Adelle Fontanet | Spanish politician |
| Adelle Borchetta | American singer-songwriter |
Characters Named Adelle
| Adelle DeWitt | Character from the TV series "Dollhouse" |
| Adelle Ferguson | Character in the novel "World Without End" by Ken Follett |
| Adelle Howe | Character in the novel "Deep End of the Ocean" by Jacquelyn Mitchard |
| Adelle Deltorn | Character in the book series "The Selection" by Kiera Cass |
| Adelle Aimes | Character in the video game "Alpha Protocol" |
| Adelle Pichi | Character in the anime series "Vandread" |
| Adelle Fontana | Character in the TV show "Crossing Jordan" |
| Adelle Le Clerq | Character in the video game "Valkyria Chronicles" |
| Adelle Geschwitz | Character in the opera "Lulu" by Alban Berg |
| Adelle Surridge | Character in the film "Never Let Me Go" |