Adelais

Variant of Adelheidis, German

"noble, nobility"

Adelais Origin and Meaning

The name Adelais is a girl's name.

Adelais is a feminine name of Old German origin, representing a beautiful medieval variant of Adelaide. The name means 'noble kind' or 'of noble type,' combining 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, type). Popular among European nobility during the Middle Ages, Adelais carries an aristocratic, vintage charm. The name fell from common usage by the Renaissance but has seen occasional revivals among those appreciating historical names. Its pronunciation (AD-eh-lays) offers a pleasing rhythm, while its spelling evokes images of medieval courts and chivalry. Though rare today, Adelais provides a distinctive alternative to the more common Adelaide or Adeline, appealing to parents seeking names with historical depth and feminine elegance.

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Famous People Named Adelais

• Adelais daughter of Pepin the Short
• Adelais of Amboise Countess of Anjou; wife of Ingelger
• Adelais of Vermandois Duchess of Lower Lorraine
• Adelais Countess of Rouergue
• Adelais de Roquefeuil wife of Bernard d'Anduze
• Adelais Countess of Nevers
• Adelais Lady of Venisy

The name Adelais in Pop Culture

• Adelais Jurgen's wife in the 1919 novel "Jurgen" by James Branch Cabell