ADIE

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Adie

Origin and Meaning

Adie is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the given name Ada, which itself originates from the Old Germanic word meaning "noble" or "nobility".

Distribution

The surname Adie is relatively uncommon, with the highest frequency found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Fife and Angus.

Notable People

Margaret Adie: A Scottish journalist and news presenter, known for her work on various television programmes.
John Adie: An English botanist renowned for his contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
Harriet Adie: A talented violinist from Wales, celebrated for her virtuosity and musical interpretations.
Peter Adie: A distinguished surgeon known for his pioneering techniques in ophthalmology.

Variants

Variants of the surname Adie include Ady and Addie.

There are approximately 954 people named Adie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,634th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Adie.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
Gordon
Ian
James
John
Mark
Robert
Stephen
William

Female

Agnes
Alison
Angela
Christine
Deborah
Elizabeth
Ella
Helen
Jacqueline
Julie
Margaret
Rosalind
Sally
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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