Adelle
Girl name · 188 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Adelle: 188 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 1990.
The sweet sound of Adelle carries the warmth of Old German nobility, tracing back to the root *adal*, meaning "noble." It arrived in English via the French form Adèle, sharing its core with the more common Adele. Real-world namesakes include the Canadian-born actress Adelle Lutz, known for her work in film costume design, while the name inevitably calls to mind the Grammy-winning singer Adele, whose soaring voice has made the variant globally famous. While no major place is named directly for an Adelle, the root "Adelaide" has lent its name to cities in Australia. A charming twist: Adelle can also be seen as a melodic elaboration of the Hebrew name Adi, meaning "jewel" or "ornament," giving it a second, sparkling layer of meaning.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199014 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 188since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 16%vs prior 5y