Origin:
French
German
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Nobility. French form of the Old German Adalheidis, a compound of ‘athal’ (noble) and ‘haida’ (hood). Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, was named after Queen Adelaide, 19th century King William IV’s consort.
Soul Urge:People with the name Adelaide have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.
Expression:People with the name Adelaide are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optomistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends easily. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.