Adelheide is of Germanic origin, composed of the elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'heid' which translates to battle. This name has a strong historical presence, particularly among royalty in medieval Europe. It was popularized by Saint Adelheid, also known as Saint Adèle, who was the wife of Otho I, Holy Roman Emperor. She is remembered for her piety and kindness towards the poor. The name fell out of common use during the modern era but has seen a recent resurgence in some countries. In its most simplified form, Adelheide is often shortened to Adele or Heidi.
The name Adelheide had five instances of being given to newborns in the year 2019, resulting in a total of five babies named Adelheide across all years combined.