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Addie

AD-ee

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

The Story of Addie

This sweet name, once a short form for royalty, now carries a 'noble kind' sentiment, a gentle echo of grace for your child.

Addie is often a diminutive of Adelaide, which has Germanic origins meaning 'noble kind.' It can also be a shortened form of Addison, from an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.' The name carries historical weight from its royal connections and has been a popular given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

The sound of 'Addie' is soft and friendly, like a warm smile or a gentle greeting. When you whisper this name to your baby, it feels intimate and full of affection. Writing 'Addie' on a tiny shoe or a favorite blanket, you evoke a sense of sweet optimism and loyal companionship.

What It Means

A diminutive of Adelaide or Addison, meaning 'noble kind' or 'son of Adam'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Addie Bundren (Fictional)

    Character from Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying'.

Personality Traits

sweetkindfriendlyoptimistic

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#922 in 1920

Total Births

45,901

First Recorded

1880

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