Adeline

English

Etymology

From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans.

Proper noun

Adeline

1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
   • 1944 Mazo de la Roche, The Building of Jalna, Dundurn Press Ltd (2009), →ISBN, page 149:

     "That's my own corner...In it I have always called you Adeline." "Please don't say Adelyne. I am accustomed to Adeleen." "I suppose that's why I pronounce it Adelyne."

Anagrams

• aliened, delaine, enedial

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French

Etymology

A diminutive form of Adèle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.dlin/

Proper noun

Adeline f

1. a female given name.

Anagrams

• Danièle

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Norman

Proper noun

Adeline f

1. a female given name.