Baby name

REVIVING BOY · ARAMAIC-GERMANIC
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Thaddäus

/ta · DAY · us/


“Heart”

German form of Thaddeus, from Aramaic Thaddai; the umlaut spelling is specific to German orthography and carries the same apostolic lineage.

thad · dadi

elegant

How it ages.

Archaic in German-speaking countries; appreciated by those who prize ancient Christian names.

The cultural moment.

Rare in Germany and Austria; historical use without modern revival trend.