Ady
- Pronunciation
- [A-dy]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ardent
- Origin
- English
Quick Facts About Ady
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A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ade | A Mistress Of Lancelot | Female | Arthurian |
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