Acadia

Greek
"idyllic place"
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Acadia Origin and Meaning

The name Acadia is a girl's name meaning "idyllic place".

Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the stylish girl names starting with A.

The origin of the New World place name dates back to the sixteenth century borrowing of the ancient Greek name Arcadia, ultimately from the Greek word for "bear".

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The name Acadia in Pop Culture

  • Acadia (French: Acadie)
    a colony of New France that included parts of eastern Quebec, the Maritime provinces, and modern,day Maine to the Kennebec River
  • Acadia National Park
    a National Park located in Maine
  • GMC Acadia
    a mid,size SUV manufactured by General Motors
  • "Acadia
    " a song by Canadian band Marianas Trench

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