Last month we found out that we are having a boy! (Our first baby.) I was so surprised! I had picked out all girl names. My husband wasn’t surprised. Anyway, I am letting him take the lead since it is a boy.
I chose the middle name which will be [name]James[/name]. Our top 5 was set for awhile…
…but then my husband threw a wrench in the mix! He did a quick search for “Russian boy names” (he is 50% Russian) and fell in love with the first name he found: ADRIK.
I really love ADRIK [name]JAMES[/name], but I have some concerns.
The way that we would pronounce it is AY-DRICK. My husband does not like any other spelling options such as Aidrik or Aedrik. So do you think that people may get really confused about the way the name should be pronounced? [name]How[/name] would you assume that Adrik would be pronounced?
My sister is due in [name]March[/name] and we are due in [name]May[/name]. My sister long ago chose her boy’s name (with my help!) and it will be [name]ADEN[/name] [name]GERARD[/name]. So the BIGGEST question is, do you think that [name]ADEN[/name] and ADRIK are too close? [name]Do[/name] you think that my sister will be offended?
Thank you all so much for your help. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the name and your thoughts about my two concerns!
EDIT: I forgot to include that our last name is DelloBuono. The other 50% of my husband is Italian. We are not into very traditional Italian names. We did consider his father’s name – Emilio – and we would call him Leo. But it’s out of the Top 5 now.
I love it! [name]How[/name] cool. At first I thought it was kind of made up, but hearing it is a Russian names, makes it completely cool. I would have mis prn this name. I would had said ad rick. Ay drick is really nice. I would stick with classic spelling. I don’t think it is too close to [name]Aden[/name].
[name]Even[/name] though it’s the Russian version of [name]Adrian[/name] according to some baby name sites, the name itself doesn’t give me a “Russian vibe”. While I prefer the spelling Aidric (a male saint during Charlemagne’s reign) or even [name]Adrian[/name], I think Adrik is a rare and interesting choice. I don’t know if “AY” would be the correct Russian pronunciation of the name (I’m guessing it would be more like “[name]AH[/name]”).
Thank you, [name]Mischa[/name]! I had not thought of Aidric and I happen to like that very much. I will discuss with my husband. I like that you have described the name as rare and interesting. I just hope that doesn’t mean… “weird.”
I really do love the uniqueness of the name. And he can always fall back on the middle name [name]James[/name] should he want something more traditional. Right? Thanks again!
I immediately associated it with Aidric in my head, so I said it with the AY sound. I think most people will get it. Yes, you will have to correct some people, but that’s worth it for the name you love, right!? Congratulations on your boy, Adrik is an awesome name. What does it mean? Maybe [name]Man[/name] of [name]Adria[/name] like [name]Adrian[/name].
As for being close to [name]Aden[/name], I think you are right to think of your sister. You technically have the right to name your baby whatever you want, but you could potentially stir up some resentment. They are different names, but they are similar. Technically both could go by the nn [name]Adie[/name]. I would ask her. Or, if you’re afraid she’ll say no, mention that’s what your considering and watch her reaction. If it seems negative, then you know.
Thank you so much, sparrowfinch! Your words are so reassuring to me. :o I appreciate your opinion as you always have wise advice in the forums.
In Latin, Adrik means darkness. In Russian, Adrik means of, or related to, the Adriatic Sea. I love the connection to the sea so much. I am a water girl. [name]River[/name] is one of my favourite names for a boy or a girl. And [name]Lake[/name] is a favourite for a girl. Unfortunately, my more traditional husband would not go for either. But Adrik is beautiful and unique on its own. We may have a winner.
As for my sister, I agree with you completely and I think that is exactly what I shall do. Thank you for all of your help!
I also thought in my head that it would be pronounced with a long AY sound, or hoped it was pronounced that way (far preferable to ah-drik). I agree with sparrowfinch regarding talking to your sister. I assume you are close if you helped her choose her baby’s name so it seems worth approaching before you are too wedded to the name.
I’ve never encountered the name Adrik before. From looking at it, I didn’t get the pronunciation right (I pronounced it like [name]Ad[/name]-rick, which brought up the association of [name]Ad[/name]-[name]Rock[/name] from the Beastie Boys for me).
I prefer the Aidric spelling. I think that makes the pronunciation more intuitive, and I just prefer is aesthetically. I was feeling sort of skeptical of the name and leaning toward disliking it when I first started reading this thread, but when I saw mischa’s post and the Aidric spelling my feelings definitely began to turn around.
When my sister in law had her son, she was debating between [name]Aiden[/name] and Adrik. I was really hoping she would choose Adrik, but sadly she chose [name]Aiden[/name] (She also has a daughter named [name]Ava[/name]. Somebody should have bought her the book Beyond [name]Ava[/name] and [name]Aiden[/name] lol!). Anyway, I love Adrik. It is handsome and underused! I don’t think pronunciation will be much of an issue either. I wouldn’t worry about that. It is a little close to [name]Aden[/name], but not overly so.
[name]Liam[/name] [name]James[/name] (I like [name]Liam[/name], but prefer Adrik because it is less popular)
[name]Walker[/name] [name]James[/name] (I like [name]Walker[/name], but it reminds me of the Walking Dead)
[name]Wyatt[/name] [name]James[/name] (I like [name]Wyatt[/name], considered it for my son actually. I think Adrik is nicer though)
[name]Cole[/name] [name]James[/name] (I love this name more than Adrik.)
[name]Caleb[/name] [name]James[/name] (Not my cup of tea at all.)
I agree with [name]Mischa[/name]-- Aidric is a much more familiar (relatively speaking) way to spell the name. It would lose its connection to the Adriatic sea, however. Thanks to the uber-popularity of the name [name]Aidan[/name], not to mention the everyday word ‘aid,’ I think Aidric would have fewer pronunciation problems than Adrik.
Also, the Latin word for darkness is ‘tenebra.’ The closest word I can think of to Adrik in Latin is adrigo/adrix, which means ‘to become sexually aroused.’ Hmmm…
Thanks so much for your thoughts, [name]Blade[/name]. Sexually aroused… wow?? I do not speak Latin, but gathered the “darkness” definition through several websites.
Better do some more research though!
Aidric would definitely eliminate the confusion over pronunciation. I am not certain if I like it better than Adrik though. I have to give it some thought. Thanks again!! :o
I love the name Adrik [name]James[/name]! [name]True[/name] I do prefer the spelling Aidrik but you shouldn’t get too much prn trouble. People will probably say [name]ADD[/name]-rik but correct them and they will easily get the hang of it. It’s not that hard of a name.
Now concerning [name]Aden[/name] and Adrik, honestly I think they are different enough that is shouldn’t be a big deal unless your sister is anal about her names. If you really think the similar beginning will bother her here are some other suggestions.
[name]Alaric[/name]
[name]Osric[/name]
Merric/[name]Merrick[/name]
[name]Ulric[/name]
[name]Edric[/name]
[name]Garrick[/name]
Orrick
[name]Yorick[/name]
Diedrick
Varick
[name]Derrick[/name]
[name]Warrick[/name]
[name]Alrik[/name]
[name]Hendrik[/name]
[name]Henrik[/name]
[name]Gerik[/name]
And my favorite: Wulfric/Wolfric
If it helps, without having seen the name before, I would have pronounced it AY-drik. That being said, while he may not run into too much trouble with pronunciation, he will have to spell his name for others frequently (as he would if it was Aidric). However, that’s all part and parcel of having an unusual name.
[name]Ah[/name], now I see. Those websites don’t do any research, they just collate things googleable from other websites. The best, most reliable site for eytmology/meanings is behindthename.com
[name]Adria[/name], and the Adriatic sea, were originally named for the [name]Roman[/name] Emperor [name]Hadrian[/name]. His name means “from [name]Hadria[/name],” but there is a false etymology that the name means ‘dark’-- as is dark-complected, with olive skin and black hair. (Not darkness like at night). In actually all of these names-- [name]Adrienne[/name], [name]Adria[/name], [name]Adrian[/name], and Adrik-- all mean “Emperor [name]Hadrian[/name].” Which isn’t to discount their legitimacy; several historical Adrians have done very interesting things.
Fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing. This makes the name all-the-more interesting and helps explain these vague references to darkness. You are wonderful.
I think Adrick is a great name! I think the two names are distinguished enough to be used as cousins. Honestly, I pronounced it like [name]Ah[/name]-drick, but I’m not of Russian decent. You might run into problems. I think it’s a really lovely name pronounced either way!
[name]Just[/name] chiming in to say that I highly doubt Adrik sees much if any usage in [name]Russia[/name], and if you’re using it for that reason, I’d go for something else. Maybe in other Slavic countries? In [name]Russia[/name] you’re much more likely to hear [name]Adrian[/name], straight-out, and maybe, MAYBE, Adrik as a diminutive. I’m skeptical of any sources that suggested it was Russian.
That said, Adrik [name]James[/name] is a very cool sounding name. I have Aidric on my list, myself!
My son was born this past Decemeber and I also named him Adrik [name]James[/name], but we pronouce the A like the A in apple. I absolutely love his name. People do have trouble pronoucing it, and sometimes they don’t believe its a Russian name and think we made it up. But most people think it’s great and unique. And it’s nothing like [name]Aden[/name] Best wishes to you and your Adrik [name]James[/name]!
Congratulations on your boy, Adrik is an awesome name. What does it mean? Maybe [name]Man[/name] of [name]Adria[/name] like [name]Adrian[/name].
