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