Name Airdrie Type Settlement Usage English (Canadian), Scottish Gaelic Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛərdri/(Canadian English) Other Forms FormsÀrd Ruigh Edit Status Status Meaning & History The name Airdrie is of Scottish origin and is thought to mean "high pasture" or "level height," derived from the Gaelic elements àrd meaning "high" and druim meaning "ridge." Airdrie is located in southern Alberta, Canada, near Calgary.