Adelard
Adelard is a Christian boy name of Germanic origin, meaning “Noble and brave”.
| Meaning | Noble and brave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Pronunciation | AD-uh-lard |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Adelard
Adelard is an old Germanic name built from adal 'noble' and hard 'brave, hardy'. It was carried by St Adalard of Corbie, a cousin of Charlemagne and abbot of Corbie in northern France, and by Adelard of Bath, the twelfth-century English scholar who translated Euclid and Arabic science into Latin. Its French form is Adélard, and it is related to names like Adalbert.
Is Adelard a Christian name?
Adelard is a Christian saint's name through St Adalard of Corbie, though it is rarely chosen for that reason today.
How popular is Adelard?
Very rare today; found mostly in older French and French-Canadian families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelard mean?
Adelard means 'Noble and brave'. It is of Germanic origin.
Is Adelard a Christian name?
Adelard is a Christian saint's name through St Adalard of Corbie, though it is rarely chosen for that reason today.
How do you pronounce Adelard?
Adelard is pronounced AD-uh-lard.
Is Adelard a boy or girl name?
Adelard is usually a boy name.