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Adelheid

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How to Pronounce Adelheid

Pronounced AH-dəl-hyt /ˈɑ.dəl.haɪt/Medium

Meaning: From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort, type' — 'of noble kind' (the source of Adelaide and Heidi)Medium

In 30 seconds: Of noble kind: Adelheid is German for 'a noble sort' — the source of Adelaide and Heidi. Regal, classic, and warm (said 'AH-dəl-hyt').
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom Germanic adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort, type' — 'of noble kind' (the source of Adelaide and Heidi)
U.S. rank (2025)#9466 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 214
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418942025

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

Adelheid is a German name — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort, type' — 'of noble kind'. It is the original of both Adelaide and Heidi. Borne by St Adelheid (Adelaide), a 10th-century empress. A regal, classic German name (said 'AH-dəl-hyt'; nicknames Heidi, Heike).

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, of-noble-kind at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Adelheid means 'of noble kind; a noble sort' (Germanic adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort') — the German original of Adelaide and Heidi — a regal, classic name (St Adelheid; said 'AH-dəl-hyt').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Adelheid — root etymology

Variations

AdelaideAdelheideHeidi

Nicknames

Heidi

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If you like Adelheid…

Adelaide— the English form
Adeline— a kin Adel- girls' name
Heidi— the pet form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adelheid mean?

Adelheid is German for 'of noble kind' — the source of Adelaide and Heidi.

How do you pronounce Adelheid?

It's said AH-dəl-hyt /ˈɑ.dəl.haɪt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adelheid a boy or girl name?

Adelheid is a girl's name.

How popular is Adelheid?

Adelheid is a rare name in the U.S.

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