Ardelia

/ɑrˈdeɪliə/ noun

Definition

A female given name derived from Latin or Medieval sources, possibly connected to 'ardor' or based on bird-related etymology.

Etymology

Possibly derived from ardor (passion) with a feminine ending -ia, or independently formed as a variant of Medieval names; alternatively may relate to ardea with feminine modification.

Kelly Says

This name perfectly captures the Medieval period's practice of creating elaborate feminine versions of Latin words—Ardelia sounds like something a Renaissance poet would give to the passionate heroine of a sonnet.

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