Adelaide
Meaning of Adelaide
Adelaide is a classic and elegant name of German origin, deriving from the name Adelheid, which means "noble kind" or "noble nature." This timeless name has been associated with various royal figures, most notably Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV of the United Kingdom. Pronounced as AD-uh-layd in English, AH-du-lie-duh in German, and ah-duh-LAID in French, Adelaide carries an air of sophistication and grace across different cultures. Over the years, it has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, making a significant resurgence in recent decades. In 2023, it ranked 284th with 1,103 occurrences. The name's vintage charm combined with its regal heritage makes Adelaide a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that embodies both history and beauty.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AD-uh-layd (/ˈæd.laɪd/)
German
- Pronunced as AH-du-lie-duh (/ˈa.du.li.də/)
French
- Pronunced as ah-duh-LAID (/a.dy.lɑj/)
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Notable People Named Adelaide
| Adelaide Louise Hall was an influential American-born UK-based jazz singer and entertainer with a career spanning over 70 years, making her the world's most enduring recording artist according to the Guinness Book of World Records. |
| Adelaide Miethke - Adelaide Laetitia "Addie" Miethke was a pioneering South Australian educator who played a key role in establishing the School of the Air through the Royal Flying Doctor Service radio network. |
| Adelaide Victoria Kane is an Australian actress and model known for her roles in Neighbours, Power Rangers RPM, Reign, Teen Wolf, Once Upon a Time, and Grey's Anatomy. |
| Adelaide Sophia Hoodless was a Canadian educational reformer and founder of the Women's Institute, known for her influential work in the Hamilton, Ontario community. |
| Adelaide of Normandy, sister of William the Conqueror, was the ruling Countess of Aumale from 1069 to 1087. |
| Lilian Adelaide Neilson, also known as Elizabeth Ann Brown, was a renowned British stage actress. |
| Adelaide Casely-Hayford was a Sierra Leone Creole advocate, activist, teacher, and feminist who played a key role in promoting Pan-Africanist and feminist politics and education for women in Sierra Leone in the early 1900s. |
| Adelaide Johnson was a renowned American sculptor and feminist advocate, recognized as the "sculptor of the women's movement". |
| Adelaide Alsop Robineau (1865–1929) was a renowned American china painter and potter, known as one of the leading ceramists of American art pottery during her time. |
| Adelaide of Weimar-Orlamünde, a member of the counts of Weimar and Orlamünde family, married Adalbert II of Ballenstedt, count palatine Herman II, and Henry of Laach. |
| Adelaide of Aquitaine, also known as Adbelahide, Adele, or Adela, was a influential Queen of France and a key figure in the founding of the Capetian dynasty. |
| Adelaide Frances Tambo was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and former political exile. |
| Adelaide Franklin Cleaver was a pioneering Irish aviator from Northern Ireland. |
| Adelaide of Rheinfelden was the Queen Consort of Hungary through her marriage to King Ladislaus I of Hungary. |
| Adelaide von Skilondz - Adelaide Andrejewa von Skilondz was a renowned Russian operatic coloratura soprano. |
