Germanic · girl
Adelaide
A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.
Meaning
Noble kind, of noble nature
Adelaide is a balanced girl name with Germanic roots. In 2024, 1,158 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #271 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans regal — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Germanic names
Germanic names were built like small shields — two strong word-elements joined together, usually drawn from battle, protection, glory, or rule. That ancient formula gave English many of its most durable classics: William, Henry, Emma, Matilda. Even when the original meanings have faded, the names keep their solid, grounded feel — consonant-forward, confident, and hard to wear out.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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