Adelheid

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Adelheid Pronunciation

Adelheid is 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 (2024)#6147 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

Themes & Styles

Vintage German Regal

If you like Adelheid…

Adelaide— the English form

Adeline— a kin Adel- girls' name

Heidi— the pet form

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How do you pronounce Adelheid?

Adelheid is pronounced AH-dəl-hyt (/ˈɑ.dəl.haɪt/). Press play above to hear Adelheid said aloud.

How do you say Adelheid?

Adelheid is said AH-dəl-hyt (/ˈɑ.dəl.haɪt/). Press play above to hear Adelheid said aloud.

What does the name Adelheid mean?

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

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.