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[Opinions] Adelaide: An Unfortunate Miss

by Francesca

2/9/2012, 3:27 PM

Forgive my boldness, but... ever since I was a child, Adelaide (and the nickname Addie) has caused my to stomach churn.
The two 'D's and abrupt ending seem so harsh, not to mention the resemblance to "Lemonade" (which, consequently, is all that I can think of.)

That being said, I will list a handful of names that I think will function well with your chosen nickname...

• Adelheid: The German form of Adelaide, which does not provoke the same gagging emotion.
• Adelia: A bit generic-sounding, but decent.
• Adhara: This name is unlike my typical preferences... I am fond of it, nonetheless.
• Adrasteia: Although, it is best to be aware that it is a bit much for a little girl, and harsh even in adulthood.
• Esmeralda: Perhaps this specific name is pushing the borders for Addie... I thought that it was nice, though.
• Maddalena: Classic, youthful without being "forever young," a splendid mixture of strength and grace.
- Francesca

This message was edited 2/9/2012, 11:51 PM

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- insane romantic

2/10/2012, 12:16 PM

Esmeralda is a nice one but I don't think it works so well with Addie as a nickname. I like Esmeralda a lot better than Adelaide though, and I'd use Esme as a nickname.

- sambchop

2/9/2012, 5:54 PM

Those are the very reasons I love it so much. The two D's sound lyrical to me, and its similarity to "lemonade" reminds me of my grandmother's lemonade that she used to make when I was little.

I prefer just Adelaide, but Addie reminds me of my cousin Adam. I think it could be a once-in-a-blue-moon nn that subtly honours him.

- thetxbelle (guest) +2

2/9/2012, 3:49 PM

How are you pronouncing it?

How are you pronouncing Adelaide? Ive never heard it rhyme with Lemonade though it's similar but its also pretty close to Adelheid. http://www.forvo.com/word/ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde/#fr

I know this is the French pronunciation but the only real life Adelaide Ive ever known was from the States and said it like "Adel IDE" (she was Cajun) so Ive never actually heard it said with "ade" at the end, is that common?

- humblebee +1

2/9/2012, 5:27 PM

In English, I think the "aid" ending is typical.

- thetxbelle (guest)

2/9/2012, 5:48 PM

I never knew that lol but it's honestly not a name Ive ever heard very often

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