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Germanic Girl Names That Mean Royalty

Germanic girl names that mean royalty tend to say it quietly, through the word noble rather than the word queen, and this list shows why.

Names291
OriginGermanic
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl

Open a list of Germanic girl names that mean royalty and one word keeps turning up underneath the surface: adal, Old Germanic for 'noble.' It seeds Adalynn, Adaline, Ada, Adalyn, Adelaide, and Adelina - six different names built on one shared root.

The thread continues under other spellings, too. Allie and Alisson both grew from an older classic meaning 'noble kind,' while Alina and Aliana carry a slightly softer, more international version of that same noble sense.

Why Germanic Girl Names That Mean Royalty Share One Root

Germanic naming tradition rarely used literal titles like king or queen. Instead it built names from character words, and the adal root - Old Germanic for 'noble' - was one of the recurring roots that carried a distinctly regal feel. That same adal root fans out into Adalynn, Adaline, Ada, Adalyn, Adelaide, and Adelina, six cousins built on one meaning.

Noble Kind: A Second Path to the Same Meaning

A second branch reaches the same idea through an older name meaning 'noble kind.' Allie shortens that lineage into something breezy and everyday, while Alisson keeps the fuller spelling. Not every name here earns its place the same way - Avery grew from an Old French surname built on Germanic roots meaning 'elf counsel,' a reminder that this family of names is more varied than one tidy definition.

Names List

Avery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or AubreyPronounced AY-vuh-reeAlina#130 in the U.S.Possibly a short form of names containing the element adal (noble) or Slavic roots meaning 'bright' or 'bPronounced ah-LEE-nuhAdalynn#184 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element adal (noble)Pronounced AD-uh-linAdaline#208 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindPronounced AD-uh-lineAda#219 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind — from Old High German adal (noble) or Hebrew Ada (adornment, beauty)Pronounced AY-duhAdalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindPronounced AD-uh-linAdelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindPronounced AD-eh-laydAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindPronounced ad-uh-LEE-nuhJocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy through folk ePronounced JOS-eh-linAlisson#511 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself from Old HPronounced AL-ih-sunLouise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowned) + wigPronounced loo-EEZAmalia#566 in the U.S.Work; industrious — from the Germanic element amal, associated with labor and the Amal dynasty of the GotPronounced ah-MAH-lee-uhAllie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), chiefly AlPronounced AL-eeAliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'all') with Pronounced ah-lee-AN-ahAleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate; in GermanPronounced ah-LEE-nuhAdele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birthPronounced uh-DELRayna#796 in the U.S.Queen or pure; from the Slavic and Bulgarian name Rayna, related to the root raj meaning paradise or purePronounced RAY-nahRomi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pet form ofPronounced ROH-meeAllyson#909 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Pronounced AL-ih-sunEmmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the Amal dynastyPronounced EM-uh-leenEtta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed of heim (homPronounced ET-uhLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); an old FranPronounced LAN-dreeKimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (royal) and buPronounced KIM-berAdalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from Old EngliPronounced AY-duh-leeAddilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn suffix; an Pronounced AD-ih-linAubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriPronounced AW-breeAubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautiful)Pronounced aw-bree-EL-uhAubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautiful)Pronounced aw-bree-ELAdela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or AdelheidPronounced uh-DEL-uhAlisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/type); possiPronounced uh-LEE-shuhErika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (ever, always) Pronounced EH-rih-kuhAveri#1154 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: elf + ric: Pronounced AY-vuh-reeHarriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, poPronounced HAIR-ee-etAlyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/typePronounced AL-ih-sunAdalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindPronounced ad-ah-LEE-nahAddie#1312 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelinePronounced AD-eeAddilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindPronounced AD-ih-linAmilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelPronounced ah-MIL-ee-ahAlisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindPronounced ah-LEE-sahEmeri#1503 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining elements meaninPronounced EM-uh-reeAdalia#1592 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in modern use oPronounced uh-DAY-lee-uhGisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," historicallPronounced jih-ZELAdalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Pronounced AD-uh-leeAdilynn#1973 in the U.S.Noble; a modern variant spelling of Adeline (and Adalyn), from Germanic 'adal' (noble), with the popular Pronounced ad-EEL-ihnnAudrina#2245 in the U.S.noble strengthPronounced aw-DREE-nuhMafalda#2265 in the U.S.Mafalda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Matilda, from Old Germanic maht ('might, strength') and hilPronounced mah-FAHL-duhElvira#2280 in the U.S.all-true or foreign rulerPronounced el-VY-ruhRonnie#2292 in the U.S.ruler's counselPronounced RON-eeAddalynn#2294 in the U.S.noble, of noble birthPronounced AD-uh-linAllisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindPronounced AL-ih-sunAdaleigh#2319 in the U.S.noble one of the meadowPronounced AD-uh-leeRainey#2356 in the U.S.queen, rulerPronounced RAY-neeEmeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingPronounced EM-uh-leenAudriana#2380 in the U.S.noble strengthPronounced aw-dree-AH-nuhAlyana#2428 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodPronounced ah-lee-AH-nuhHenny#2977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, power).Pronounced HEN-eeAdilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of noble birtPronounced AD-ih-linAdaly#3072 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning noblePronounced ah-DAH-leeHendrix#3086 in the U.S.Son of Hendrik; home ruler; from the Germanic Heinrich (heim = home, ric = ruler) via the Dutch patronymiPronounced HEN-dricksAdalynne#3320 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AD-ə-linAlysha#3324 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic AdalheidisPronounced ə-LEE-shəAlysson#3379 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble' — laPronounced AL-i-sənValborg#3426 in the U.S.Valborg is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse/Germanic roots — val (linked to 'ruler' or 'the slain in baPronounced VAHL-borgRowena#3430 in the U.S.Possibly from Germanic elements hrod, 'fame', and wunn, 'joy, bliss'; the name of a legendary Saxon princPronounced roh-EE-nəAdelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Adalyn familyPronounced AD-ə-linAlyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twentieth cePronounced AL-isAdali#3566 in the U.S.Short form of Adalia/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — popular in the Spanish-speaking worldPronounced ah-DAH-leeAdalaide#3629 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of noble kind'Pronounced AD-ə-laydAlaysha#3631 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound popular in APronounced ə-LAY-shəAlinna#3633 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Alina — a short form of Adelina ('noble') or a Slavic name linked to light and beautPronounced ə-LEE-nəAubrianna#3640 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)Pronounced aw-bree-AN-əAdelaine#3746 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Pronounced AD-ə-laynKarol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas carol; inPronounced KAIR-əlRikki#3796 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century favoritePronounced RIK-eeAubreigh#3814 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favoritePronounced AW-breeEmree#3834 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'Pronounced EM-reeRyker#3861 in the U.S.From the Dutch/German surname Riker/Rijker — linked to ric, 'rich, powerful, ruler' — crossing to daughtePronounced RY-kerAly#3879 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' rootsPronounced AL-eeWillamina#3946 in the U.S.Variant of Wilhelmina — feminine of Wilhelm/William, 'will-helmet': 'resolute protector'Pronounced wil-ah-MEE-nahMatilde#4002 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese/Spanish form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'Pronounced mah-TEEL-dehAlbertia#4346 in the U.S.Albertia is a feminine form of Albert, built on the Old Germanic elements adal, 'noble,' and beraht, 'briPronounced al-BUR-shuhClothilde#5085 in the U.S.Clothilde is a French form of the Germanic Chlothild, from hlod, 'glory, fame', and hild, 'battle', so 'fPronounced kloh-TEELDRilda#5090 in the U.S.Rilda is best read as a clipped form of names ending in -rilda, chiefly Matilda, from Germanic 'maht' (miPronounced RIL-duhErmine#5199 in the U.S.Ermine is a short form of names like Erminia and Ermintrude, whose first part is the Germanic ermen, 'whoPronounced UR-minFredna#5497 in the U.S.Fredna is best read as an early-twentieth-century American coinage, most likely a feminine form built on Pronounced FRED-nuhJerre#5508 in the U.S.Jerre is an affectionate short form, usually of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, Germanic 'ruler with the sPronounced JAIR-eeFernande#5555 in the U.S.Fernande is a French feminine form of Fernand, the French form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements usualPronounced fair-NANDGeraline#5651 in the U.S.Geraline is a trimmed variant of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, perhaps coloured by the sound of CaroPronounced JER-uh-leenClotee#5813 in the U.S.Clotee is an affectionate short form of Clotilda (Clothilde), an old Germanic name from hlud, 'loud, famoPronounced kloh-TEEJearldine#6128 in the U.S.Jearldine is a phonetic respelling of Geraldine, the feminine form of Gerald, from the Germanic ger, 'spePronounced JER-uhl-deenHermine#6284 in the U.S.Hermine is a German feminine name, a short form of Herminia and a feminine of Hermann — from Germanic herPronounced her-MEENWalterine#6368 in the U.S.Walterine is a feminine form of Walter, made with the -ine ending. Walter comes from the Germanic WaldharPronounced WAWL-tuh-reenGerrianne#6501 in the U.S.Gerrianne is a compound name of the mid-twentieth century, joining Gerri - a pet form of Geraldine, from Pronounced jair-ee-ANAdelie#6615 in the U.S.A French form of Adele/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also the name of the Adelie penguin anPronounced AD-uh-leeAmauri#6626 in the U.S.A spelling of Amaury/Amory — from the Germanic amal, 'work; vigor', plus ric, 'power; ruler'; 'industriouPronounced ah-MOR-eeEdeline#6682 in the U.S.From the Germanic adal, 'noble' — a kin of Adeline and Adela; the soft -eline ending lyricizes itPronounced ED-uh-lineClovia#6692 in the U.S.Clovia reads as a coinage tied either to the clover plant, a symbol of luck, or to a feminine of Clovis, Pronounced KLOH-vee-uhClotilda#6727 in the U.S.Clotilda is a Latinized form of the Frankish name Clotilde, built from Germanic elements usually read as Pronounced kloh-TIL-duhImrie#6729 in the U.S.From a Scottish surname (a form of Emery/Amaury) — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric,Pronounced IM-reeLoraine#6794 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorraine — from the French region Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothar' (Lothar, a Germanic kinPronounced luh-RAYNElfriede#6837 in the U.S.Elfriede combines the Germanic elements alf, elf, with thrud, strength or power, making it the German forPronounced el-FREE-duhReggie#6847 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Regina (Latin, 'a queen') and Reginald (Germanic, 'counsel-power; ruler with couPronounced REJ-eeAddelynn#6910 in the U.S.A spelling of Adelynn/Adeline — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AD-uh-linAdelaya#6911 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Adela/Adelaide (Germanic, 'noble') with the -aya ending (echoing Anaya, Amaya); roPronounced ad-uh-LAY-ahAdelena#6912 in the U.S.A blend of Adela/Adelina (Germanic, 'noble') with the -ena/Lena ending; 'noble'Pronounced ad-uh-LEE-nahAleesia#6922 in the U.S.A spelling of Alicia/Alyssa — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); Alyssa also echoes the alysPronounced ah-LEE-shahAliss#6926 in the U.S.A spelling of Alice/Alyss — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide/Adelheid)Pronounced AL-issHenritta#6936 in the U.S.Henritta is a trimmed spelling of Henrietta, the French feminine diminutive of Henri, the French form of Pronounced hen-RIT-uhHenryetta#6937 in the U.S.Henryetta is a respelling of Henrietta that keeps the whole name Henry visible inside it. Henrietta is thPronounced hen-ree-ET-uhGeraldean#6959 in the U.S.Geraldean is a phonetic spelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic ger, 'spear', and waPronounced JER-uhl-deenWalda#6987 in the U.S.Walda is a feminine form built on the Germanic element 'wald', 'rule' or 'power' (the same root as Waldo,Pronounced WAHL-duhEmelin#7001 in the U.S.A spelling of Emmeline/Emeline — from Germanic Amalia, variously 'industrious; hard-working' and 'whole; Pronounced EM-uh-linGisell#7012 in the U.S.A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (in the old sense of a noble surety/oaPronounced jih-ZELGissel#7013 in the U.S.A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)Pronounced jih-ZELGissell#7014 in the U.S.A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)Pronounced jih-ZELHalli#7021 in the U.S.Variously 'from the hall/manor' (English surname) and a short form of Hallie/Harriet ('home ruler'); routPronounced HAL-eeReynolds#7161 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'); mostly a boPronounced REN-uldzAdalene#7226 in the U.S.A form of Adaline/Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort')Pronounced AD-uh-leenAlesha#7239 in the U.S.A form of Alisha/Alicia — ultimately from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a noble kind'; sometimes alsoPronounced ah-LEE-shahAllisyn#7241 in the U.S.A spelling of Allison/Alison — a medieval diminutive of Alice, from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a nPronounced AL-ih-sinAubry#7262 in the U.S.A spelling of Aubrey — from Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler'Pronounced AW-breeFreddie#7337 in the U.S.A pet form of Frederica (or Winifred) — from Germanic, 'peaceful ruler' (frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler'); Pronounced FRED-eeJette#7370 in the U.S.A Danish/German short form of Henriette/Jutta — from Germanic, 'home/estate ruler'; also crossed with thePronounced YET-uhAdalae#7567 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a blend of Ada ('noble') with the -lae/-lee ending and an echo of Adelaide; routPronounced AD-uh-layAdelene#7568 in the U.S.A form of Adaline/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort')Pronounced AD-uh-leenAdyline#7569 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort')Pronounced AD-uh-lineAlysa#7584 in the U.S.A spelling of Alyssa — variously from Alice ('noble', via Adelaide) and the flower alyssum ('without madnPronounced ah-LISS-ahAvry#7620 in the U.S.A spelling of Avery — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'rulPronounced AY-vreeGerrie#7621 in the U.S.Gerrie is a diminutive of Geraldine — the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rulePronounced JAIR-eeHenry#7710 in the U.S.From the Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler; ruler of the household' (heim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler; power'); Pronounced HEN-reeIsolde#7721 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, variously from the Germanic is, 'ice', + waltan, 'to rule' ('ice ruler'), and Welsh,Pronounced ih-ZOHL-duhJetta#7737 in the U.S.Variously from the English word jet, 'jet black; the black gemstone jet', and a short form of Henrietta (Pronounced JET-ahAdalai#7941 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Adelaide ('noble kind', Germanic) and the Hebrew Adlai ('God is just; rePronounced AD-uh-lyeAdaleah#7942 in the U.S.A modern blend of Ada/Adalee ('noble', Germanic) and Leah ('weary; delicate', Hebrew); routes layeredPronounced AD-uh-lee-ahAdelai#7943 in the U.S.A modern form of Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', + heid, 'kind; sort' — 'of a noble kind'; alPronounced AD-uh-layAdilee#7945 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Adi/Adelaide ('noble', Germanic) with the fashionable -lee ending; routes layeredPronounced AD-uh-leeAlecia#7960 in the U.S.A spelling of Alicia — an elaboration of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced uh-LEE-shahAlicen#7962 in the U.S.A spelling of Alison — a Norman diminutive of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AL-ih-sunAlicja#7963 in the U.S.The Polish form of Alice — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ah-LEET-syahAmory#7969 in the U.S.A form of Amory/Emery — from the Germanic, 'a work-ruler; brave/whole power' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'rulerPronounced AY-muh-reeDalina#8032 in the U.S.A form of Adalina/Adelina — from the Germanic adal, 'noble; of a noble kind'; also read as a Slavic 'distPronounced dah-LEE-nahEmeree#8066 in the U.S.A spelling of Emery/Emory — from the Germanic, 'a work-ruler; brave/whole power' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'rPronounced EM-uh-reeMaryalice#8231 in the U.S.An English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Alice ('noble; of nobPronounced MAIR-ee-AL-issAdalyna#8410 in the U.S.A form of Adaline/Adalyn — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'; routes layeredPronounced ad-ah-LEE-nahAddalee#8412 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Ada/Adda ('noble', Germanic) with the -lee ending; also read as a form of Adalee; Pronounced AD-ah-leeAdelyna#8414 in the U.S.A form of Adeline/Adelina — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'; routes layeredPronounced ad-eh-LEE-nahAlaria#8433 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a feminine of Alaric ('ruler of all', Germanic) and an Al-+-aria coinage; no sinPronounced ah-LAR-ee-ahAleisha#8436 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alicia/Alisha — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); also linked to the AraPronounced ah-LEE-shahAliciana#8441 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alicia — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide), with an -ana ending; routes laPronounced ah-lee-see-AH-nahAlin#8443 in the U.S.A form of Aline — a short form of Adeline ('noble', Germanic); also a Romanian name (variously 'soothing;Pronounced ah-LEENAlisse#8444 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alice/Alyssa — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); also echoing Elise; rouPronounced ah-LEESEAliz#8446 in the U.S.A Hungarian form of Alice — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide)Pronounced AH-leezEmoree#8575 in the U.S.A spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic, 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler' (amal, 'work', + ric,Pronounced EM-or-eeEmrey#8576 in the U.S.A spelling of Emery/Emory — from the Germanic, 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler'; used for both sexes;Pronounced EM-reeLandrey#8698 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Landry — from the Germanic land + ric, 'a ruler of the land; powerful'; a surname; usePronounced LAN-dreeDeitra#8912 in the U.S.Deitra reads as a respelling in the Deidra/Deidre family, English forms of the Irish Deirdre — a legendarPronounced DEE-truhAlaida#8937 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alida/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'Pronounced ah-LY-dahAleenah#8940 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alina/Aleena — variously 'noble; bright' (a Germanic Adelina) and 'silk; delicate' (ArPronounced ah-LEE-nahAlley#8944 in the U.S.A pet form/spelling of Ally — from Alison/Alice ('noble; of noble kind', Germanic adal); also read as thePronounced AL-eeAllis#8945 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alice — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', via Adelaide, hence 'noble; of noble kind'; rPronounced AL-issAllysson#8947 in the U.S.A spelling of Alison/Allison — a medieval diminutive of Alice ('noble'), hence 'noble; a little/child of Pronounced AL-ih-sunDelmi#9052 in the U.S.A short form of Delmira/Edelmira — from the Germanic elements adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous', hence 'nobPronounced DEL-meeEllyson#9077 in the U.S.A spelling of Allison/Ellison — variously 'son of Ellis (Elias)' and a diminutive of the Germanic AdelaisPronounced EL-ih-sunHally#9121 in the U.S.A spelling of Hallie — a short form of Harriet, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler'; routes layeredPronounced HAL-eeHatti#9129 in the U.S.A spelling of Hattie — a short form of Harriet, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler'Pronounced HAT-eeRickie#9404 in the U.S.A short form of Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — from Germanic ric, 'ruler; power'Pronounced RIK-eeAdalei#9528 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -lei ending (echoing Adalee/Adley); routes layeredPronounced AD-uh-leeAdda#9531 in the U.S.A short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to a river/'aPronounced AH-dahAddalie#9532 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Adda/Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -lie ending (echoing Adalie/Adaline); routes lPronounced AD-uh-leeAdelinne#9534 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'Pronounced AD-uh-linAleesha#9554 in the U.S.A spelling of Alisha/Alicia — a form of Adelaide/Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; ofPronounced uh-LEE-shahAleyssa#9556 in the U.S.A spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'withPronounced uh-LISS-ahAlissia#9559 in the U.S.A spelling of Alicia/Alyssa — a form of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kiPronounced uh-LEE-see-ahEdelina#9706 in the U.S.A form of Adelina/Edeline — from the Germanic adal/edel, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'Pronounced eh-deh-LEE-nahEmmelina#9733 in the U.S.A form of Emmeline — from the Germanic amal, 'work; industrious/striving', hence 'industrious; hardworkinPronounced em-eh-LEE-nahEmmory#9734 in the U.S.A spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/powerful; a home ruler'; used for both sexPronounced EM-or-eeJalicia#9811 in the U.S.A modern African American name, blending the Ja- prefix with Alicia ('noble; truthful', Germanic); routesPronounced jah-LEE-shahCarolin#9875 in the U.S.Carolin is a spelling of Caroline (or the German Karolin), a feminine of Charles from the Germanic karl, Pronounced KAIR-uh-linLoraina#9935 in the U.S.A form of Lorraine — from the French region of Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothar (Lotharingia)'; a place-nPronounced loh-RAY-nahRicky#10084 in the U.S.A short form of names like Ricarda/Erica ('a powerful ruler; ever-ruler', Germanic ric, 'ruler/power'); mPronounced RIK-eeLanda#10091 in the U.S.Landa is best read as a clipped form of longer names ending in -landa, such as Yolanda or Rolanda, takingPronounced LAN-duhAdalay#10251 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Adaline/Adalee family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a -lay/Pronounced AD-ah-layAdalea#10252 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a flowing -lea ending (as in Amalea, Pronounced ah-dah-LEE-ahAdaleine#10253 in the U.S.A spelling of Adaline/Adeline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; a graceful vintage-revival namePronounced AD-ah-lineAdely#10257 in the U.S.A pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; used as an independent name, common Pronounced AD-eh-leeAdylene#10263 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Adilene/Adaline family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble'; popular in HPronounced AD-ih-leenYosselin#10268 in the U.S.Yosselin is a Spanish-influenced respelling of Jocelyn, which came into English from Old French Joscelin,Pronounced yoh-suh-LEENAlberta#10281 in the U.S.A feminine form of Albert, from the Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'brigPronounced al-BUR-tahAubriee#10337 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Aubrey/Aubree, from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of spirits' (alf, 'elf',Pronounced AW-breeValda#10468 in the U.S.Valda comes from the Old Norse and Germanic element vald, 'power, rule,' the same root behind names like Pronounced VAL-duhEdelynn#10471 in the U.S.A modern given name blending an Ede-/Edeline element 'noble' (from the Germanic adal) with the -lynn endiPronounced ED-eh-linIzetta#10598 in the U.S.Izetta is a decorative elaboration built on Etta, the pet form of longer names like Henrietta and LorettaPronounced ih-ZET-uhJosseline#10615 in the U.S.A Latina/French spelling of Jocelyn (Josseline), from a medieval name tied to the Gauts (a Germanic tribePronounced JAH-suh-leenFredda#10700 in the U.S.Fredda is a feminine form of Fred, the short form of Frederick. Frederick comes from the Germanic FrithurPronounced FRED-uhHenretta#10750 in the U.S.Henretta is a phonetic respelling of Henrietta — the French feminine of Henry, from Germanic Heimirich, 'Pronounced hen-RET-uhRichie#10885 in the U.S.A pet form of Richard, from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong') - 'brave ruler; Pronounced RICH-eeAdalya#11078 in the U.S.A modern name built on the Germanic element adal, 'noble,' seen in Adalyn and Adela, given a soft -ya endPronounced uh-DAHL-yahAdelise#11082 in the U.S.A French-flavored elaboration of the Germanic adal, 'noble' — kin to Adelaide and Adele. The -ise ending Pronounced AD-uh-leezAlisyn#11118 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Allison/Alison, a medieval French pet form of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noblPronounced AL-ih-sinAllina#11120 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Alina, variously tied to the Germanic adal ('noble'), a short form of Adelina, andPronounced uh-LEE-nahAlysse#11125 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower, 'rational; without madness') and Alice (fromPronounced uh-LEESCharles#11287 in the U.S.Charles is a classic given name from Germanic karl ('free man'), borne by kings and saints across Europe.Pronounced CHARLZEnzo#11372 in the U.S.An Italian short form of names ending in -enzo (Lorenzo, Vincenzo) and linked to the Germanic Heinz/HenryPronounced EN-zohHarriett#11430 in the U.S.A double-t spelling of Harriet, the feminine of Harry/Henry, from Germanic roots meaning 'home ruler; estPronounced HAIR-ee-utAubrea#12306 in the U.S.Aubrea is an elaborated feminine spelling of Aubrey, which comes through Norman French from the Germanic Pronounced AW-bree-uhRoderica#12378 in the U.S.Roderica is a feminine elaboration of Roderick, built with the Latinate '-a' ending. Roderick comes from Pronounced rod-uh-REE-kuhAubryana#12391 in the U.S.Aubryana extends Aubrey with a flowing -ana ending. Aubrey comes through Norman French from the Germanic Pronounced aw-bree-AH-nahGerilyn#12507 in the U.S.Gerilyn joins Geraldine - the feminine of Gerald, from the Germanic for 'spear-ruler' - with the ever-popPronounced JER-uh-linGissela#12575 in the U.S.A spelling of Gisela/Gisele, from a Germanic root gisil ('pledge, hostage' — a noble child given as suretPronounced gih-SEL-ahGrisel#12582 in the U.S.A short form of Griselda, from the Germanic gris ('gray') and hild ('battle'), literally 'gray battle.' CPronounced gree-SELJizelle#12687 in the U.S.Jizelle is a modern respelling of Giselle, from the Germanic gisil, 'pledge; hostage' — historically a noPronounced jih-ZELFredericka#13210 in the U.S.Fredericka is an English spelling of Frederica, the feminine of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid', peacPronounced fred-uh-REE-kuhAada#13427 in the U.S.The Finnish spelling of Ada, where the doubled vowel marks a long A. Ada is generally traced to a GermaniPronounced AH-duhAbelina#13432 in the U.S.Used in Spanish and German-speaking regions. It is generally read either as a feminine elaboration of AbePronounced ab-uh-LEE-nuhAddylin#13450 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Adalyn/Adelyn family, which grows out of Adeline and Adelaide — names built on tPronounced AD-ih-linAdelayda#13452 in the U.S.A spelling of Adelaide, from the Germanic elements adal, 'noble,' and heid, 'kind; sort; quality' — read Pronounced ad-uh-LY-duhAdeleia#13453 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Adele/Adelia family, all built on the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' The root iPronounced ad-uh-LAY-uhAdeli#13454 in the U.S.Read as a pet form of Adele or Adelina, names built on the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' The -i spellinPronounced uh-DEL-eeAdelisa#13455 in the U.S.A blended name joining Adele (Germanic adal, 'noble') with Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth). It is used iPronounced ad-uh-LEE-suhAdell#13456 in the U.S.A spelling of Adele, from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' Adele came to English through French use anPronounced uh-DELAdelline#13457 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline, the French diminutive of Adele, itself from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' AdPronounced AD-uh-lineAdiline#13463 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Adeline, a French diminutive of Adele from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' The iPronounced AD-ih-lineAmelina#13566 in the U.S.Amelina is an elaboration of Amelia, which comes from the Germanic Amalia, built on amal, 'work, industriPronounced am-uh-LEE-nahAubre#13631 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Aubrey, the Norman French form of Germanic Alberic — alb ('elf') plus ric ('power, Pronounced AW-breeAudelia#13656 in the U.S.Audelia is generally read as a variant of Odelia or Adelia, names that trace to the Germanic element 'audPronounced aw-DEEL-yuhAubreyana#13684 in the U.S.Aubreyana elaborates Aubrey — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler' or 'ruler of elves', which came to EPronounced aw-bree-AH-nuhJoscelin#13740 in the U.S.Joscelin is a spelling of Jocelyn, which comes from the medieval male name Josce or Gosselin, linked to tPronounced JOSS-uh-linCarolyne#13766 in the U.S.A spelling of Caroline, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man' or 'farmer.' Pronounced KAR-uh-lynCharlott#13785 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man; fPronounced SHAR-lotEdelin#13896 in the U.S.Most simply read as a variant of Edeline or Adeline, names built on the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' TPronounced ED-uh-linCharlesa#13915 in the U.S.Charlesa is a feminine elaboration of Charles, adding an -a ending in the manner of Charlisa and CharlenaPronounced shar-LEE-suhElimar#13923 in the U.S.Most likely from Germanic roots — an Adal-/Eli- element joined to mari, 'famous' — giving a sense of 'nobPronounced EH-lee-marEmaree#13944 in the U.S.A respelling of Emery/Emory, from the Germanic name Emmerich — elements usually read as 'whole; universalPronounced EM-uh-reeFederica#13981 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Federico (Frederick), from Germanic Frithuric: frithu 'peace' plus ric 'ruler, pPronounced feh-deh-REE-kahAubrina#14009 in the U.S.Aubrina extends Aubrey with the feminine -ina ending; Aubrey descends from the Germanic Alberic, joining Pronounced aw-BREE-nahGeralyn#14010 in the U.S.A twentieth-century American blend: Gerald or Geraldine (Germanic ger 'spear' plus wald 'rule') fitted wiPronounced JAIR-uh-linHarriette#14041 in the U.S.A spelling of Harriet, English form of French Henriette, feminine of Henry — from Germanic heim ('home') Pronounced HAIR-ee-etHendryx#14058 in the U.S.A respelling of the surname Hendrix/Hendricks — Dutch, 'son of Hendrik' (Henry), from Germanic heim ('homPronounced HEN-driksHenriette#14059 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Henri (Henry), from Germanic heim ('home') plus ric ('ruler') — 'home rulerPronounced hen-ree-ETIdalina#14083 in the U.S.Idalina extends the old Germanic name Ida — from a root meaning 'work' or 'labour' — with the affectionatPronounced ee-dah-LEE-nuhJerolyn#14191 in the U.S.Jerolyn is a coined American name blending the sound of Geraldine (Germanic 'spear ruler') with the fashiPronounced JER-uh-linKaraline#14287 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; freeman.' Caroline Pronounced KAR-uh-lineJerline#14378 in the U.S.Jerline is a reshaped short form of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic ger, 'spear', and waPronounced jer-LEENGriselle#14433 in the U.S.Griselle reads as a short, French-flavored form of Griselda or a variant close to Gisele. Griselda joins Pronounced grih-ZELHettie#14450 in the U.S.Hettie is a cozy pet form, most often of Henrietta (feminine of Henry, from Germanic roots for 'home-rulePronounced HET-eeDericka#14594 in the U.S.Dericka is a feminine elaboration of Derek, which comes from the Germanic Theodoric, joining theud, peoplPronounced DAIR-ik-uhArnetta#14619 in the U.S.Arnetta is a feminine name built by adding the -etta ending to Arnett or Arnold, Germanic names from arn,Pronounced ar-NET-uhRobert#14818 in the U.S.From the Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame,' + beraht, 'bright'). One of the great classic bPronounced ROB-urtYeraldi#15157 in the U.S.Yeraldi is a Latina reshaping of Geraldine or Yeraldin, from the Germanic ger, spear, and wald, ruler, soPronounced yeh-RAHL-deeYeraldin#15158 in the U.S.A Latin-American spelling of Geraldine, a feminine of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and Pronounced yeh-rahl-DEENAdelay#15214 in the U.S.Adelay is a modern American spelling in the Adelaide/Adeline family, all built on the Germanic adal, 'nobPronounced AD-uh-layAilina#15243 in the U.S.A name echoing Alina ('noble; bright') and Aileen ('light'); by those routes it touches 'noble; bright; lPronounced eye-LEE-nahAddilyne#15270 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Adaline/Adelyn, from the Adela family (Germanic adal, 'noble'), with a modern -lynePronounced AD-ih-lineAbrey#15272 in the U.S.Abrey is a trimmed respelling of Aubrey, from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' or 'ruler of supernaturaPronounced AW-breeAdalys#15286 in the U.S.A modern name in the Adela/Adalyn family, popular in Spanish-speaking communities; by the Adela route it Pronounced AH-dah-leesHemma#15306 in the U.S.A medieval Germanic name, closely related to Emma and generally traced to the element ermen or irmin ('whPronounced HEM-ahAddalyne#15322 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Adaline/Adalyn, from the Adela family (Germanic adal, 'noble'). The -lyne ending isPronounced AD-uh-lineDerika#15341 in the U.S.Derika reads chiefly as a feminine form of Derek, which comes from the Germanic Theodoric, joining theud,Pronounced duh-REE-kuhAybree#15427 in the U.S.Aybree is a phonetic respelling of Aubree, the popular girls' form of Aubrey. Aubrey comes from the GermaPronounced AY-breeAubreana#15599 in the U.S.Aubreana is a modern elaboration of Aubrey, extended with a flowing '-ana' ending. Aubrey descends from tPronounced aw-bree-AN-uhCleotilde#15631 in the U.S.Cleotilde is a Spanish form of Clotilde, from the Germanic elements hlod, 'fame' or 'glory,' and hild, 'bPronounced kleh-oh-TEEL-dehNilda#15705 in the U.S.Nilda is usually explained as a short form of Germanic names ending in -hilda ('battle'), such as BrunhilPronounced NEEL-dahElodia#15795 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Elodie, itself from Alodia — a name of Visigothic Spain, usually explainePronounced ee-LOH-dee-uhDerricka#15909 in the U.S.Derricka is a feminine elaboration of Derrick — the English form of Germanic Theodoric, from theud, 'peopPronounced DER-ik-uhGizel#15930 in the U.S.Gizel is a respelling of Gisele or Gisela, from the Old Germanic gisil, 'pledge' or 'hostage' - historicaPronounced jih-ZELEmerey#15939 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Emery, from the Germanic name Emmerich, usually explained from ermen or amal ('whoPronounced EM-uh-reeFrederica#15968 in the U.S.Frederica is the Latinate feminine of Frederick, from Germanic frid, 'peace', and ric, 'ruler, power', giPronounced fred-uh-REE-kuhIdella#16154 in the U.S.An elaboration of Ida with the -ella ending. Ida is a Germanic name generally traced to the element id ('Pronounced ih-DEL-ahEnriqueta#16250 in the U.S.Enriqueta is the Spanish feminine of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry. Henry comes from the Germanic HePronounced en-ree-KET-uhAbrial#16251 in the U.S.Abrial reads as a modern coinage, most plausibly a trimmed form of Abrielle or a blend echoing Aubrey. AuPronounced AY-bree-uhlJerelyn#16282 in the U.S.Jerelyn is an American coined name, a spelling of Geralyn, blending a feminine of Gerald - from Germanic Pronounced JER-uh-linDereka#16306 in the U.S.Dereka is a feminine form of Derek, a Low German version of Theodoric, 'ruler of the people' (theud, 'peoPronounced DER-ih-kuhEllissa#16380 in the U.S.Ellissa is a doubled spelling of Elissa/Alyssa. Elissa was an ancient name for Dido, queen of Carthage; APronounced uh-LISS-uhJenavive#16605 in the U.S.Jenavive is a phonetic respelling of Genevieve, an old French name of Germanic roots usually explained asPronounced JEN-uh-veevLouis#16626 in the U.S.From the French Louis (Germanic Hludwig), 'famous warrior; renowned in battle' — borne by many kings of FPronounced LOO-eeMerica#16706 in the U.S.Merica reads two ways: as a clipped, affectionate form of America, itself named for the explorer Amerigo Pronounced MEHR-ih-kahLorayne#16718 in the U.S.Lorayne is a phonetic respelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in northeastern France. Lorraine derivPronounced luh-RAYNClotilde#17026 in the U.S.Clotilde comes from the Germanic elements 'hlod', 'fame, glory', and 'hild', 'battle', giving 'renowned iPronounced kloh-TEELDRika#17095 in the U.S.Rika serves two roots: in Western use it is a short form of Erika or Frederika ('ever-ruler' / 'peaceful Pronounced REE-kuhRica#17115 in the U.S.Rica is a clipped pet form of longer names such as Erica (Old Norse, 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler') andPronounced REE-kahRicci#17252 in the U.S.Ricci as a girl's name sits with Ricki and Ricky, feminine pet forms drawn from Richard (Germanic, 'bravePronounced RIK-eeYetta#17508 in the U.S.Yetta is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Henrietta (feminine of Henry, from Germanic roots for 'home-Pronounced YET-ahRicarda#17527 in the U.S.Ricarda is the feminine of Richard, from the Germanic ric, ruler, and hard, brave or strong, giving a senPronounced ree-KAR-duhFredrika#17671 in the U.S.Fredrika is a streamlined spelling of Fredericka, the feminine of Frederick, from the Germanic elements fPronounced fre-DREE-kuhJisel#17680 in the U.S.Jisel is a respelling of Giselle, a French name from the Germanic element gisil, a pledge or hostage, oncPronounced jih-ZELLDerrika#17717 in the U.S.Derrika is a feminine form built on Derrick, the English form of the Germanic Theodoric, from theud 'peopPronounced DEHR-ih-kuhFredricka#18555 in the U.S.Fredricka is a streamlined spelling of Fredericka, the feminine of Frederick, from the Germanic elements Pronounced fruh-DRIK-uhGicela#18586 in the U.S.Gicela is a Spanish-influenced spelling of Gisela, a Germanic name from gisil, meaning pledge or hostage Pronounced gee-SEH-lahRickia#18980 in the U.S.Rickia turns the boys' short name Rick or Rickey into a girls' name by adding the graceful -ia ending. RiPronounced RIK-ee-uhRicca#19887 in the U.S.Ricca reads as a clipped form of a longer -rica name such as Erica or Frederica, both carrying the GermanPronounced REE-kuhAdelisseA modern coinage in the Adela/Adelis family, with a soft French-styled -isse ending; by the Adela route iPronounced ad-uh-LEES

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What does <a href="/baby-names/adelaide/">Adelaide</a> mean?

Adelaide is a Germanic name meaning 'noble natured.' It has been worn by real queens, which is part of why it reads as effortlessly regal while still working as a warm, everyday name.

Are <a href="/baby-names/alina/">Alina</a> and <a href="/baby-names/aliana/">Aliana</a> related in meaning?

Loosely, yes. Alina draws on Slavic and Germanic roots for 'noble' or 'bright,' and Aliana blends that same noble Germanic sense with a gracious Hebrew ending.

Is <a href="/baby-names/ada/">Ada</a> just a nickname?

Ada stands fine on its own - it means 'noble' in Germanic - but parents also use it as a natural short form of Adaline or Adalynn.