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Ladale

Quick answerLadale is a modern English given name derived from the combination of elements "La-" (a prefix used in naming) and "dale" (an Old English word meaning valley), thus literally meaning "the valley" or "from the valley." The name has no established etymological root in classical or ancient languages and appears to be a…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,558
TrendRising ↑
Peak year1974
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#7,290

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ladale

Ladale is a modern English given name derived from the combination of elements "La-" (a prefix used in naming) and "dale" (an Old English word meaning valley), thus literally meaning "the valley" or "from the valley." The name has no established etymological root in classical or ancient languages and appears to be a contemporary construction.

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Etymology

Ladale is a modern English given name derived from the combination of elements "La-" (a prefix used in naming) and "dale" (an Old English word meaning valley), thus literally meaning "the valley" or "from the valley." The name has no established etymological root in classical or ancient languages and appears to be a contemporary construction.

Ladale is primarily used in African American communities in the United States, with usage becoming more common from the late 20th century onward; it has no significant historical context or religious affiliation and represents the modern trend of creative name-blending in American naming practices.

Ladale currently ranks #11,558 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.

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