Aldous Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aldous Name at a Glance

Name	Aldous
Meaning	Variant of the German Aldo, an Old German name meaning old, or from the old house. Aldous has been common in Britain since the Middle Ages. Famous bearer: 2Oth century British novelist Aldous Huxley.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aldous Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aldous means “Variant of the German Aldo, an Old German name meaning old, or from the old house. Aldous has been common in Britain since the Middle Ages. Famous bearer: 2Oth century British novelist Aldous Huxley”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aldous Name Origin

Our database records Aldous under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aldous a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aldous is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aldous

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