Adelaide
Adelaide is a Christian girl name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Noble kind”.
| Meaning | Noble kind |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | AD-uh-layd |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Adelaide
Adelaide comes from the Old German Adalheidis, from adal ('noble') and heid ('kind' or 'type'), giving 'of noble kind'. Saint Adelaide of Italy, a tenth-century empress, made the name famous in Europe. In Britain it is linked with Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV, after whom the Australian city was named in 1836. It is enjoying a revival as a vintage name.
Is Adelaide a Christian name?
Adelaide is a Christian name through Saint Adelaide, Holy Roman Empress, but it is widely used today without religious meaning.
How popular is Adelaide?
Rising again in popularity in the US and Britain.
Gifts with the name Adelaide
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Spellings and variants of Adelaide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelaide mean?
Adelaide means 'Noble kind'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Adelaide a Christian name?
Adelaide is a Christian name through Saint Adelaide, Holy Roman Empress, but it is widely used today without religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Adelaide?
Adelaide is pronounced AD-uh-layd.
Is Adelaide a boy or girl name?
Adelaide is usually a girl name.