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Addle

AD-uhl /ˈædəl/

At a glance

In short
Addle is a unique and charming name for a baby girl with English origins, meaning to confuse or muddle. Pronounced as AD-uhl (/ˈædəl/).
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1918 (#4,809)
Babies in 1918
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
1918 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Addle

Addle is a unique and charming name for a baby girl. With English origins, the name Addle is pronounced as AD-uhl (/ˈædəl/). It is derived from the word "addle," which means to confuse or muddle. Despite its unusual meaning, Addle has a certain charm that has made it a popular choice for parents. The name has also been associated with creativity and originality. In terms of popularity, according to data from the United States of America, Addle was given to 5 newborn girls in 1918 with a rank of 4809. Variations of the name include Addie, which adds an even sweeter touch to this already delightful moniker.

How to pronounce Addle

English

Popularity of Addle in the U.S.

Addle appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1918, ranked #4,809 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Addle in the U.S. in 1918, ranked #4,809 among girl names.
  • Girls named Addle (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 1918. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1918 1 row
Addle: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191854,809new