The nameAdolphine

Adolphine is the feminine of Adolphe, widely given in France in the early 20th century.

Meaning

Like Adolph, it comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and wulf, "wolf".

Origin

Germanic.

History

Adolphine peaked in France around 1900, then disappeared between the wars. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Adolphine

Adolphine in France

1901peak year (115 births)
2,165babies named Adolphine in France since 1900
058115 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Adolphine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 935 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Adolphine. Half of all babies named Adolphine in France were born before 1912, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Adolphine in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adolphine mean?

Like Adolph, it comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and wulf, "wolf".

What is the origin of the name Adolphine?

Germanic.

Is Adolphine a girl's or a boy's name?

Adolphine is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Adolphine?

Variants and related names of Adolphine include Adolphe.