Find out how popular the first name Adelayne has been for the last 1 years (from 2010 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adelayne by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Adelayne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Adelayne.

The history of the first name Adelayne

The name Adelayne is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words "ædele" meaning "noble" and "hine" meaning "child" or "servant." It emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century in what is now England.

While the name Adelayne does not appear to be directly mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares similarities with other names of Anglo-Saxon origin that were prevalent during that time period. The earliest recorded use of the name Adelayne dates back to the 11th century, when it was documented in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Adelayne was Adelayne de Monceaux, a 12th-century French noblewoman who inherited significant landholdings in Normandy and England. Another noteworthy figure was Adelayne de Warenne, a 13th-century English noblewoman and heiress, who was married to William de Valence, a prominent nobleman and military commander during the reign of King Henry III.

In the 14th century, Adelayne de Lisle, a wealthy English landowner and the wife of Sir John de Lisle, played a significant role in the development of the town of Ringwood in Hampshire, England. During the same period, Adelayne de Burgh, the daughter of Richard de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster, was a prominent figure in Irish aristocratic circles.

In the 15th century, Adelayne Plantagenet, the illegitimate daughter of John Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford, held substantial estates in Normandy and was married to Sir William Neville, a member of the influential Neville family. Despite her illegitimate birth, Adelayne Plantagenet's connections to the royal Plantagenet dynasty made her a notable figure of the time.

While the name Adelayne was more prevalent in medieval times, it has maintained a presence throughout history, albeit less commonly used in more recent centuries. Its enduring legacy is a testament to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period.

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