Adolphe
Meaning of Adolphe
Adolphe is a male name with French origin. It is pronounced as ah-DAHlf (/a.dɔlf/). The name Adolphe is a variation of Adolf. In the United States, it was moderately popular during the early 20th century, but its usage has declined since then. While there are no recent data available, the name Adolphe ranked among the top 4000 names in 1959 and reached its highest ranking in 1931 at number 2328. The associations with this name may be influenced by historical figures such as Adolf Hitler, which may have contributed to its decline in popularity over time. However, some individuals may still appreciate the unique and elegant sound of this name.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ah-DAHlf (/a.dɔlf/)
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Notable People Named Adolphe
| Adolphe Charles Adam was a French composer, known for his ballets Giselle and Le corsaire, operas Le postillon de Lonjumeau and Si j'étais roi, and the Christmas carol "Minuit, chrétiens!". |
| Adolphe Sax - Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax was a Belgian inventor and musician known for inventing the saxophone in the 1840s and making significant contributions to the design of other wind instruments. |
| Adolphe Monticelli - Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli was a French painter from the era before the Impressionists. |
| Adolphe Julian Fouéré, also known as L'Abbé Fouré, was a French artist and priest famous for the Rock Statues of Rothéneuf. |
| Adolphe Pégoud - Adolphe Célestin Pégoud was a pioneering French aviator and flight instructor, known for being the first fighter ace in history during World War I. |
| Adolphe Jules Grisel, a French athlete and gymnast, participated in the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. |
| Adolphe Max - Adolphe Eugène Jean Henri Max was a Belgian liberal politician, mayor of the City of Brussels, irregular freemason, honorary Minister of State, and member of the Institut de France. |
| Adolphe Willette - Adolphe Léon Willette was a versatile French artist known for his work in painting, illustration, caricature, and lithography, and for his involvement in the architecture of the renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret. |
| Adolphe Franck was a French-Jewish philosopher known for his expertise in Jewish mysticism. |
| Marie Adolphe Carnot was a French chemist, mining engineer, and politician from a distinguished family. |
| Adolphe Brune was a French artist known for his religious subjects, portraits, still life, and mural compositions, who made his debut at the Salon in 1833 and decorated various public buildings before his death in 1880. |
