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we call my son aussie,,, for short

Meanings and history of the name Adlai

Of Hebrew origin that possibly means "YAHWEH is just" or "ornament."
In the Old Testament, Adlai is the father of one of King David's officials and the grandfather of the prophet Elisha.

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Adlai Stevenson, 23rd Vice President of the United States
Adlai Stevenson II, an American politician and diplomat, 31st Governor of Illinois, two time Democratic presidential candidate, Ambassador to the United Nations under JFK where he gave the famous "Don't Wait for the Translation" speech during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Adlai Stevenson III, an American politician

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