Adelle
Meaning of Adelle
Adelle traces its roots to the Old German element adal, meaning “noble,” and serves as a feminine offshoot of the venerable name Adele. Historically, it moved from medieval German lands into French and English usage, arriving today with a crisp, two-syllable pronunciation—uh-DEL—that carries the precision of Persian calligraphy. Data show that Adelle has held a steady, if modest, presence on American birth registers since the early 1900s, most recently ranking around No. 915 in 2024, reflecting a preference for names that balance traditional gravitas with individual distinction. Though it seldom ascends to the top tiers of popularity—hardly the stuff of grand proclamations—it offers parents a touch of quiet prestige, much like the intricate motifs of a Kashan rug: refined, enduring, and woven with cultural depth.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-DEL (/əˈdɛl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Adelle
| Adelle Davis - |
| Adelle Waldman - |
