Deville

DeVille is a proper noun used as a surname and as a toponym or brand name in various contexts. In English-language usage, it is often stylized as DeVille to reflect its French-origin roots. The construction mirrors the French phrase de ville, historically meaning “of the city” or “from the town,” and it appears in literature, media, and commerce in different forms and spellings.

Cadillac DeVille refers to a full-size luxury car produced by General Motors under the Cadillac brand. The DeVille name was introduced in 1959 as a flagship model and became a stand-alone nameplate that spanned several generations. It was offered in rear- and later front-wheel-drive layouts and with multiple engines, reflecting changing automotive trends from the 1960s through the early 2000s. The model line persisted until 2005, when Cadillac replaced the DeVille with the Cadillac DTS as its premium sedan lineup.

In other uses, DeVille appears as a surname and as a place name in various contexts, sometimes appearing in fiction, branding, or marketing. The name’s usage varies across regions and languages, with no single universal meaning beyond its linguistic origins.