Find out how popular the first name Addelaide has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Addelaide by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Addelaide is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Addelaide.

The history of the first name Addelaide

The name Addelaide has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old High German "Adalheidis" or "Adalhaid". This name is composed of two elements, "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "kind" or "sort". It can be translated to mean "noble kind" or "of noble birth".

Adalheidis was a common name among the nobility and royalty of medieval Germany. It was first recorded in the 8th century and was popular among the Carolingian dynasty. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Adelaide of Tours (799-869), a Carolingian princess and the wife of the Marquis of Septimania.

The name gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and Germany. It was often associated with several influential historical figures, such as Adelaide of Burgundy (931-987), who was the Queen of Italy and the Holy Roman Empress as the wife of Otto I.

Another notable bearer of this name was Adelaide of Susa (1014-1091), the Marchioness of Turin and a powerful ruler in her own right. She played a significant role in the politics of northern Italy during the 11th century.

In England, the name was introduced by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. One of the earliest recorded instances was Adelaide of Normandy (1030-1085), who was the wife of the English King Henry I.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Adelheid, Aleidis, Alice, and Alix. It has also been used in literature and art, including the opera "Adelaide di Borgogna" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, which premiered in 1718.

Some other notable figures named Addelaide throughout history include:

1. Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (1792-1849), a German princess and the Queen consort of William IV of the United Kingdom.
2. Adelaide Neilson (1846-1880), a renowned English actress of the Victorian era.
3. Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906), an Italian tragic actress considered one of the greatest of her time.
4. Adelaide Anne Procter (1825-1864), an English poet and philanthropist associated with the famous literary circle of Charles Dickens.
5. Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1842-1932), an American writer and educator known for her works on Native American culture and folklore.

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