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Laddie

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAD-ee /ˈlæd.i/High

Meaning: Laddie comes from the English (and Scottish) word 'laddie,' an affectionate term for a young boy or lad. Used as a given name and nickname, it carries a warm, old-fashioned charm.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm word-name: Laddie means 'young boy, lad' (said 'LAD-ee'). Affectionate and old-fashioned in charm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningLaddie comes from the English (and Scottish) word 'laddie,' an affectionate term for a young boy or lad. Used as a given name and nickname, it carries a warm, old-fashioned charm.
U.S. rank (2024)#11725 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191919082024

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

As a boy's name, Laddie comes straight from the word 'laddie,' a cozy Scots-English term for a young lad. More often a nickname, it doubles as a given name with old-fashioned warmth (said 'LAD-ee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, warm, and folksy.

Did you know? Laddie is the affectionate Scots-English word for a young boy — long used as a nickname and a friendly given name, and famously a faithful collie's name in stories, which we note (said 'LAD-ee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Laddie — English/Scots word 'laddie,' young boy

Variations

LaddyLadLadd

Nicknames

LadLaddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laddie mean?

Laddie is the affectionate Scots-English word for a young boy or lad, used as a given name and nickname.

How do you pronounce Laddie?

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

Is Laddie a boy or girl name?

Here Laddie is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Laddie?

Laddie is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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