Ada Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ada Name at a Glance

Name	Ada
Meaning	Diminutive of Adelaide: 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.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ada Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ada means “Diminutive of Adelaide: 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”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ada Name Origin

Our database records Ada under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ada a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ada is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ada

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