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Adie

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Adie: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.

A warm, friendly name with Scottish roots, Adie originated as a diminutive of Adam – from the Hebrew *adamah*, meaning “earth” or “ground” – and also serves as a pet form of Adelaide, derived from the Germanic *adal* for “noble”. In Scotland it has long been used as an independent first name, often passed down as a surname-turned-forename. Among its bearers is Adie Nelson, a Canadian sociologist known for her work on family studies, while the name also appears briefly in popular music. No major place connections exist, but Adie shares its sound with the Irish mythological figure Aideen, adding a lyrical, cross-cultural charm. A versatile choice, it feels both grounded and gently elegant.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20164 babies
Latest (2016)
#5924 babies
Total births
4since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).