Adeline

Pronunciation: A-də-liyn (key)

Origin of the name Adeline:

A diminutive of Adele, Adeline is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name.

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Addie, Addy, Ada, Adele, Adela, Del, Della, Lin, Linny, Lina

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Author Virginia Woolf was born Adeline Virginia Stephen.

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The song "Sweet Adeline" was popular with barbershop quartets in the early 20th century.
Indie artist Elliott Smith's album XO included an unrelated song titled "Sweet Adeline."
Pop group Weezer has a song titled "Sweet Adeline (My Evaline)."
Adeline was the family matriarch in "The Whiteoaks of Jalna", a series of books.
Adeline Records, a record label owned by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day.

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