The nameZadig
Zadig is a boy's name taken from Voltaire's tale.
- Boy's name
- Literary
Meaning
It is often linked to the Hebrew tsaddiq, "righteous".
Origin
Literary.
History
Zadig is a philosophical tale by Voltaire; in France the name was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Zadig
Zadig in France
1389thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (55 births)
635babies named Zadig in France since 1900
Zadig was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 375 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Zadig. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Zadig in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Zadig in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zadig mean?
It is often linked to the Hebrew tsaddiq, "righteous".
What is the origin of the name Zadig?
Literary.
Is Zadig a girl's or a boy's name?
Zadig is a boy's name.