Addy

♀ Girl

Pronounced AD-ee /ˈæd.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and sunny: Addy pets Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison — all 'noble'. Cheerful, warm, and friendly.

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningPet form of Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — from Germanic adal, 'noble'

U.S. rank (2025)#4547 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,497

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Addy is a pet form of Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison — all from Germanic adal, 'noble'. A cheerful, friendly nickname-name, sweet on its own.

It registers thinly on its own. Rare, noble at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Adeline, Adelaide, and Addison all come from Germanic adal, 'noble' — Addy is their cheerful, sunny nickname (the American Girl doll too).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Adeline — root etymology

Variations

AddieAdelineAdelaide

Nicknames

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Adelaide— another name it pets

Addison— a fellow Add- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Addy mean?

Addy pets Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — Germanic 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Addy?

It's said AD-ee /ˈæd.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Addy a boy or girl name?

Addy is a girl's name.

How popular is Addy?

Addy is a rare name on its own in the U.S.