Meaning & Story
A French name derived from Old German "Adalheidis," meaning noble kind or of noble character — the same root as Adelaide, carried through French into an elegant, softened form.
Adeline is one of those names that sounds like it was written to be sung. It has a gentle musical cadence — ad-eh-LINE — that feels both romantic and timeless. For a pet, it suggests someone with genuine sweetness of character and a slightly old-fashioned charm that never goes out of style. A cat named Adeline probably curls up in the best light in the room and makes the whole space feel warmer. It's the kind of name that belongs on an embroidered collar and a velvet cushion.