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Nicknames for Adelaide

Adelaide is a girl's name of Old German origin meaning “Noble kind”, and Addie is its natural nickname. Here are 8 nicknames for Adelaide, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.

8 nicknames

Classic · The short forms in everyday use.

Addie Addy Ada
Ada
Germanic
Noble
GirlHistoricalVirtue

Vintage · Older forms, including the German pet name.

Della
Germanic / English
Noble
GirlLiterary
Adele
Germanic / French
Noble
GirlVirtueHistorical
Heidi
Germanic / English (from Adelheid)
Noble
GirlLiteraryHistorical

Modern · Current forms.

Adi Laidey

Used on their own in the UK: Ada, Addie, Heidi, Adele.

Quick questions

What is a good nickname for Adelaide?
Popular nicknames for Adelaide include Addie, Addy, Ada, Della, Adele. The short forms in everyday use.

What is Adelaide short for?
Adelaide is a full Germanic name meaning noble kind, and Addie, Ada and Heidi all began as short forms of it.

Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.

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