Male Name
Aldous
ˈɔːl.dəs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
authors
diminutives
elderly
fictional characters
isograms
medieval
movies
old people
rare English
Squishmallows
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
65/100
classic140%
mature140%
formal160%
upper class140%
strong120%
refined80%
strange140%
complex80%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Aldous is probably a diminutive of names beginning with the Old English element 'eald', meaning 'old'. It has been used as an English given name since the Middle Ages, particularly in East Anglia. The name carries connotations of age and wisdom, reflecting its etymological roots.
Etymology
Original Form:
eald (Old English)
Evolution:
From Old English 'eald' meaning 'old', evolving into the diminutive form 'Aldous'.
Source:
Old English