Find out how popular the first name Alline has been for the last 8 years (from 1991 to 1998) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alline by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Alline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1998, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alline.

The history of the first name Alline

The name Alline is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, which means "noble" or "noble type". It has its roots in the Old High German language, originating around the 6th to 11th centuries AD. The name was popular among the Germanic tribes, particularly the Franks and Saxons, who inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 9th century, when Alline, the daughter of Charlemagne's son Pepin of Italy, lived from around 825 to 859 AD. She was a Carolingian princess and the wife of the Lombard prince Lambert II of Nantes.

In the 11th century, Alline de Thouars (1020-1063) was a powerful noblewomen and Viscountess of Thouars in western France. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region and was known for her strategic alliances and marriages.

During the 12th century, Alline de Châtillon (1135-1191) was a French noblewoman and the Countess of Blois and Chartres. She was known for her involvement in the conflicts between the Angevins and the Capetian dynasty in France.

In the 13th century, Alline de Montferrat (1207-1233) was an Italian noblewoman and the Queen of Cyprus and Jerusalem. She was married to King Hugh I of Cyprus and played an important role in the administration of the Kingdom of Cyprus during the Crusades.

Another notable figure was Alline de Bouville (1279-1349), a French noblewoman and the wife of John II, Count of Dreux. She was known for her piety and charitable works, as well as her involvement in the affairs of the County of Dreux during her husband's absence.

Throughout history, the name Alline has been associated with nobility, power, and influence, particularly among the Germanic and French aristocracy. Its roots in the Old High German language and its connection to the Carolingian dynasty and other prominent noble families have contributed to its historical significance.

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