Adelaida – Name Meaning
Adelaida is a female given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements adal, meaning “noble” and heid, meaning “kind” or “sort”. The name Adelaida is also sometimes spelled as Adela or Adelaide.
The name Adelaida has been in use since the Middle Ages, when it was popular among royalty and nobility. It was borne by several medieval queens and princesses, including Queen Adelaida of Hungary (10th century) and Princess Adelaida of Bavaria (13th century).
In modern times, the name Adelaida has become increasingly popular in Europe, especially in Spain and Italy. It is also used in other parts of the world, including the United States.
Meaning of Adelaida
The name Adelaida means “noble kind” or “noble sort”. It reflects a person who is noble-minded and kind-hearted. The name implies that its bearer is someone who is generous and compassionate.
Popularity of Adelaida
Adelaida is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, but it has seen some recent popularity in Europe. In 2019, it ranked #1,845 on the U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby girl names.
In Spain, however, it was the 11th most popular baby girl name in 2019. In Italy, it ranked #20 on the list of most popular baby girl names for 2020.
Famous People Named Adelaida
There are several famous people named Adelaida:
- Adelaida López de Ayala, Spanish actress
- Adelaida Margarita Izaguirre, Uruguayan poet and writer
- Adelaida Cuevas, Mexican singer-songwriter