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This female name could either be considered a modern-day spin on Adeline or a truncated form of Madeline (Madelyn). In the case of Adeline, which is a diminutive of Adele, the name comes from the Germanic element âadalâ meaning ânobleâ.Alternately, Madelyn comes from the French Madeleine which originated as a name honoring Mary Magdalene from the Bible (meaning âof Magdalaâ).his female name could either be considered a modern-day spin on Adeline or a truncated form of Madeline (Madelyn). In the case of Adeline, which is a diminutive of Adele, the name comes from the Germanic element âadalâ meaning ânobleâ.
Adeline /ade-line/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced ADD-a-line, add-a-LEEN. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Adeline is noble.French diminutive of Adela. Used occasionally in England since the early 16th century. See also Adelaide. Opera soprano Adelina Patti (late 19th century) and a well-known song called Sweet Adeline gave the name exposure. See also Alena.deline /ade-line/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced ADD-a-line, add-a-LEEN. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Adeline is noble.