Adelaide

About the Name Adelaide

Adelaide is a stately Germanic name meaning noble natured, from the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort, type). It was borne by a beloved 10th-century saint and Holy Roman Empress. The Australian city of Adelaide was named after Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV. The name exudes old-world elegance while feeling fresh and approachable through nicknames like Addie and Ada.