Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Addilyn

Addilyn is one of five spellings currently in circulation in the United States of Adalyn, a name which gained attention starting around 2007. This female name could either be considered a modern-day spin on Adeline or a truncated form of Madeline (Madelyn). In the case of Adeline, which is a diminutive of Adele, the name comes from the Germanic element “adal” meaning “noble”. Alternately, Madelyn comes from the French Madeleine which originated as a name honoring Mary Magdalene from the Bible (meaning “of Magdala”). Given the current popularity of Madelyn/Madeline in the United States, it seems most likely the latter influence is closer to reality (also because Adeline is pronounced AD-ə-line rather than AD-ə-lyn). Addilyn is also akin to Addison/Addisyn, another American baby name going gangbusters right now.

All About the Baby Name – Addilyn

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME ADDILYN

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME ADDILYN

Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adelynn or Addilyn. If you like this name, these are your spelling choices right now (at least those in circulation on the Top 1000 list). Of course you could always invent your own spelling like Adylin or Adillynn. When it comes to these cutesy spelling reinventions, American parents just can’t be stopped. Many people find these types of made-up names and creative respellings a little too kitschy for their taste, but in many circles they are quite fashionable. The only thing to be wary of is that you’re obligating your child to go through life confirming and reconfirming the spelling of her name. This may not seem like a big deal now, but we hear from many folks it can be a serious nuisance worth considering.

Quick Facts

ON ADDILYN

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

636

PRONUNCIATION:

AD-ә-lyn

SIMPLE MEANING:

Noble, of Magdala

Characteristics

OF ADDILYN

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Addilyn

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OF THE BABY NAME ADDILYN

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Popular Songs

ON ADDILYN

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Famous People

NAMED ADDILYN

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Children of Famous People

NAMED ADDILYN

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ADDILYN

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