Dellene
d(e)-lle-ne
US Popularity:7837
Origin:British
Meaning:Noble; Of Magdala; From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshláine
Beginning with the -del sound, the feminine name Dellene has several potential origins and meanings. Perhaps Dellene stems from adal, an Old German element that translates to "noble." The last six letters of the name Magdelene bear striking similarity to Dellene, so they could share the meaning "of Magdala." Some sources link Dellene to Delaney, an English and Irish last name with definitions like "from the alder grove" and "descendant of Dubhshláine." As your Dellene's life journey unfolds, they can carry these monikers and the messages they hold in their heart.
How Popular Is The Name Dellene?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1967
#7018
in 1967
- 1595
from 1961
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 121
Behind the Name, Adela, December 2022
Behind the Name, Magdelene, May 2020
Behind the Name, Magdalene, October 2024
Ancestry, Delaney Family History
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