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Adelaide is a feminine given name from the English form of a Germanic given name, from the Old High German Adalheidis, meaning "noble natured".
noble natured
A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Adelaide is a name of Germanic origin, meaning "noble natured." It gained prominence in royal circles, notably through Adelaide of Burgundy, Queen of France, and later Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Queen of the United Kingdom. The name evokes a sense of elegance and historical significance, often associated with nobility and grace.
Adelaide of Burgundy, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Adelaide of Turin, Adelaide Kane, Adelaide Clemens
Addie, Addy, Della, Heidi
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