Adele
Gender: Girl
Origin: French
Meaning: Noble
Popularity: #823
Adele Meaning and Origin
The name Adele is a girl’s name meaning “noble” and is of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements “adal” meaning “noble” and “heid” meaning “kind” or “type.” Adele is a name with a rich history and has been used in various cultures throughout the world. Adele gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 19th century and early 20th century. It experienced a resurgence in the early 21st century due to the popularity of the British singer-songwriter Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, known simply as Adele. The name Adele appears in literature as well. In Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel “Jane Eyre,” Adele Varens is a young French girl who plays a significant role in the story. Adele has several variations and forms across different languages. Some examples include Adèle (French), Adela (Spanish), Adelina (Italian), Adelheid (German), and Adelia (Portuguese).
Names similar to Adele:
Posts with the name Adele:
