Adelaide
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adelaide
Adelaide derives from the Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind/type), meaning "noble natured" or "of noble kind." The name gained prominence through Saint Adelaide (931–999), Holy Roman Empress, and became particularly popular in English-speaking cultures during the 19th century, notably through Queen Adelaide of the United Kingdom.
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Etymology
Adelaide derives from the Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind/type), meaning "noble natured" or "of noble kind." The name gained prominence through Saint Adelaide (931–999), Holy Roman Empress, and became particularly popular in English-speaking cultures during the 19th century, notably through Queen Adelaide of the United Kingdom.
Adelaide currently ranks #289 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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