Talke

Talke is a female first name that serves as a diminutive of the traditional German name Adelheid and its short form Tale in the Low German and Frisian languages.

What does the name Talke mean?

The name Talke, a diminutive of Adelheid, originates from Low German and Frisian. It is composed of the Old High German terms adal, meaning "noble" or "distinguished," and heit, which stands for "kind" or "essence." Thus, Talke can be translated as "the Noble," "the Distinguished," or "of noble essence." The name is particularly common in northern Germany but remains relatively rare. Similar diminutive forms of Adelheid include Taale, Taalke, Talea, Taleke, Talkea, Talida, Thale, and Thalea.

Where does the name Talke come from?

The name Talke has Old High German roots and can be associated with meanings such as "of noble essence" or "the Noble." The Old High German components are adal for "noble" or "distinguished" and heit for "kind" or "essence." Talke can be found in the Frisian and Low German languages as well as in the northern German region.

How do you pronounce Talke?

Talke is pronounced approximately as 'Tahl-keh'.

When is the name day of Talke?

The name day for Talke, considered a variant of Adelheid, is celebrated on several dates: February 5 (Adelheid of Vilich), March 20 (Adelheid Cini), June 11 (Adelheid of Schaerbeeke), and December 16 (Adelheid of Burgundy).

Popularity

In Germany, Talke is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Talke has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Talke ranks 11,574th. For the global popularity and frequency of Talke, you can find rankings in the baby name charts of various countries.