Noble
Adelie is a French diminutive form of Adèle, which ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning noble. It is most famously associated with the Adélie penguin, named by French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville after his wife, Adèle.
About 21 girls were named Adelie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Wife of French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, for whom the Adélie Coast and penguin are named
