ABELARD  

Gender: M
Origin: German
Meaning: "noble, steadfast"

Peter/Pierre Abelard was a great 12th century philosopher, equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise. A name that just might appeal to the fearless baby namer.

Nicknames & Variations:
Ab, Adelard, Abilard, Abbey, Abalard, Adalard, Abby, Abelardo, Abelhard

Abelard is being discussed in our message boards:

• Searching for ideas!?!?!?!?
• Our princess is almost here
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• 3 boys, twins on the way...help!
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Read Nameberry blog posts about Abelard:

• VALENTINE NAMES: Names that link to love
• VALENTINE NAMES FROM ANGEL TO VENUS