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Name Origin

Adélaïde is a French feminine given name derived from the Germanic name Adelaide. It means 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'. The name combines the elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'heid', meaning 'kind' or 'sort'.

frenchgermanicfemininenoblekindaristocratic

Famous People

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749-1803)

Painter

  • One of the first women to be admitted to the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
  • Known for her portraits and historical paintings.
  • Her work was admired by contemporary artists and intellectuals.