"Adeline" meaning in English

See Adeline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|Adeline}} Old French Adeline Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Adeline
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
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