Find out how popular the first name Adalinda has been for the last 17 years (from 1990 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adalinda by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Adalinda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Adalinda.

The history of the first name Adalinda

The name Adalinda is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, specifically from a combination of the Old German words "adal" meaning noble or noble-born, and "lind" meaning soft or gentle. This suggests that the name was initially used to describe someone of noble birth with a gentle demeanor.

The earliest known use of the name Adalinda dates back to the 9th century, during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty in Western and Central Europe. It was particularly popular among the nobility and aristocracy of the Frankish kingdoms, which spanned modern-day France, Germany, and parts of Italy.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Adalinda was a Frankish noblewoman who lived in the late 9th century. She was the daughter of Count Unruoch of Friesland and was married to Eberhard, the Count of Betuwe in present-day Netherlands.

In the 11th century, an Adalinda von Bamberg was mentioned in historical records as a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts in the Holy Roman Empire. She was known for commissioning the construction of several churches and monasteries in the city of Bamberg, which is now in modern-day Germany.

During the High Middle Ages, the name Adalinda gained popularity among the noble families of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Tuscany. One notable figure was Adalinda Malaspina, who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the powerful Malaspina family, a noble dynasty that ruled over parts of northern Italy.

In the 15th century, an Adalinda von Habsburg was recorded as a member of the influential Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over the Holy Roman Empire and various other territories across Europe. She was born in 1452 and was a daughter of Emperor Frederick III.

Another historical figure with the name Adalinda was a 16th-century Italian noblewoman named Adalinda Gonzaga. She was born in 1512 and was a member of the influential Gonzaga family, which ruled over the Duchy of Mantua in northern Italy. Adalinda was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and writers.

While the name Adalinda fell out of common usage in many parts of Europe after the 17th century, it remained in use among certain noble families and aristocratic circles, particularly in Germany and Italy, where it was seen as a traditional and aristocratic name.

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