Adelheid
Meaning of Adelheid
The name Adelheid is a classic and elegant choice for a baby girl, rooted in German origin. Pronounced as AH-del-hyt (/ˈaːdəlhaɪt/), it carries an air of sophistication and historical significance. The name means "noble kind" or "noble sort," reflecting its regal heritage. Adelheid is closely related to the more commonly known variation, Adelaide, which shares the same noble connotations.
In recent years, Adelheid has seen modest use in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating between 5 and 19 newborns annually from 2010 to 2023. It reached its peak popularity in 1917 with 10 occurrences and a rank of 2879 but has since become a rare gem among baby names. Despite its rarity, Adelheid offers a timeless charm that appeals to parents seeking a unique yet historically rich name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AH-del-hyt (/ˈaːdəlhaɪt/)
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Notable People Named Adelheid
| Adelheid Duvanel, a Swiss writer and painter, used the pseudonyms "Judith" or "Judith January" for her earlier work. |
| Adelheid Langmann, a German Roman Catholic nun from the 14th century, was a renowned spiritual teacher known for her autobiographical text, Revelations. |
| Adelheid Gnaiger - Adelheild Gnaiger was an influential Austrian architect known for her modern yet traditional style, and she was the first woman to head her own architectural practice in Vorarlberg. |
| Adelheid Morath is a German cross-country mountain biker who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, finishing 18th and 16th respectively, and also participated in the 2018 Cross-Country European Championships. |
| Adelheid Seeck was a German film actress who appeared in 27 films between 1941 and 1972, including The Last Ones Shall Be First, entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival. |
