Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Adalind

Adalind

♀ Girl

Pronounced AD-ə-lind /ˈæd.ə.lɪnd/High

Meaning: From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noble and gentle'Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble and tender, with a fairytale edge: Adalind joins Germanic 'noble' and 'soft' — and gained a Grimm spark from the TV series. Vintage and bewitching.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noble and gentle'
U.S. rank (2025)#4353 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 810

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adalind comes from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (also linked to 'linden/shield' or 'serpent'; readings vary, which we note). A medieval name, it was revived by the TV series Grimm.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, noble-and-gentle at the root, and storybook.

Did you know? Adalind Schade of NBC's Grimm gave this old Germanic name a modern, witchy revival — but its roots simply mean 'noble' and 'gentle'.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Adelinde — readings vary

Variations

AdelindeAdelindAdalinda

Nicknames

AdaLindy

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Adalind…

Adeline— a fellow Adal- noble name
Rosalind— a companion -lind name
Adelina— another noble -ina form
Ada— a short form within it

Explore names like Adalind

By themeuncertainvintagegermanpop-culture
By meaningProtectorRoyal / NobleGentle / Kind

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalind mean?

Adalind is Germanic, 'noble' plus 'soft, tender'; some readings add 'shield/serpent', so we note the variation.

How do you pronounce Adalind?

It's said AD-ə-lind /ˈæd.ə.lɪnd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adalind a boy or girl name?

Adalind is a girl's name.

How popular is Adalind?

Adalind is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia