Addie

At a Glance

Meaning

A pet form of Ada-family names such as Ada, Adeline, or Adelaide (all rooted in 'noble'); occasionally a nickname for Adam

Origin

English (diminutive)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

AD-eeListen

Addie (AD-ee) is an English pet form of Ada-family names like Ada, Adeline, and Adelaide, all rooted in the word 'noble'. It's sometimes described as belonging only to Adelaide, but it isn't tied to just one name: it can shorten any of them, and occasionally Adam too.

Meaning & Origin of Addie

Meaning: A pet form of Ada-family names such as Ada, Adeline, or Adelaide (all rooted in 'noble'); occasionally a nickname for Adam.

Origin: English (diminutive).

A common claim: Often described as specifically the Germanic diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind' Actually: Addie isn't tied exclusively to Adelaide. Wiktionary treats it as a general pet form that can shorten Ada, Adeline, or Adelaide alike (all rooted in 'noble'), and occasionally Adam.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Addie

Popularity of Addie

Addie ranked #76 in 1885, with 406 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it stood at #1312, with 174 babies.

Names Like Addie

These names have followed a similar path to Addie in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Rafe
• Benton
• Harris
• Hans
• Lucie
• Lazarus

FAQ

What does the name Addie mean?

A pet form of Ada-family names such as Ada, Adeline, or Adelaide (all rooted in ‘noble’); occasionally a nickname for Adam. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Addie?

Addie is pronounced AD-ee (IPA: /ˈædi/).

Is Addie a popular name right now?

Addie peaked at #76 in 1885 and is ranked #1312 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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