Baby name
REVIVING
🇩🇪 🇦🇹 Thaddäus
/ta · DAY · us/
Meaning
“Heart”
German form of Thaddeus, from Aramaic Thaddai; the umlaut spelling is specific to German orthography and carries the same apostolic lineage.
Nicknames
thad · dadi
Vibe
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.