Find out how popular the first name Adelheid has been for the last 15 years (from 2009 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adelheid by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Adelheid is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Adelheid.

The history of the first name Adelheid

Adelheid is a German feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "kind" or "type". It is an ancient name with roots tracing back to the early Middle Ages in central Europe.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the 8th century, when it was borne by Adelheid of Bellingen, a Frankish noblewoman who lived from around 735 to 800 AD. Another early bearer was Adelheid of Burgundy (931-999), the second wife of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor. Their daughter, Adelheid of Vilich (977-1015), was also known by this name.

In the 11th century, Adelheid of Louvain (1003-1063) was an influential countess who helped establish the powerful House of Reginar. Around the same time, Saint Adelheid of Freiburg (1005-1090) was a German abbess venerated for her piety and wisdom.

The name maintained its popularity into the High Middle Ages. Adelheid of Saxony (1292-1200) was a duchess of Bavaria, while Adelheid of Hesse (c. 1323-1371) was the daughter of the Landgrave of Hesse and married the Count of Waldeck.

A more recent example is Adelheid Amalia Gallitzin (1748-1806), a Russian princess who became a prominent American Catholic author and religious leader after immigrating to the United States.

Throughout its long history, the name Adelheid has been associated with nobility, spirituality, and intellectual pursuits. Its enduring use over many centuries attests to its deep roots in Germanic culture and language.

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