Adelaide
Girl name · Germanic · pronounced ADD-uh-layd
Verified name
What does Adelaide mean?
Noble natured
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 275 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 342 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Addie, Ada, Dell, Laida
Variant: Adelheid, Adela
Related: Alice, Adeline
Using Adelaide across cultures
19th century British queen consort name and Australian city.
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