Ardi

Ardi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indonesian, it means 'perfect' or 'flawless,' while in Albanian it can mean 'golden day.' The name gained international recognition after the 2009 discovery of an important early hominid fossil nicknamed 'Ardi' (short for Ardipithecus ramidus). As a personal name, Ardi is appreciated for its brevity and melodic quality. It can also function as a diminutive for longer names like Ardith or Ardella. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Ardi has seen modest usage in parts of Europe, Indonesia, and among families seeking distinctive yet accessible names for their daughters.

Ardi is also given to boys.

Pronounced AHR-dee.

As of October 2026, Ardi ranked #10966 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #7734 in 2008.