Eldred Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eldred Name at a Glance

Name	Eldred
Meaning	Variant of Aldred: From the Old English Ealdraed, meaning old counsel, wise or red haired man, old wise ruler.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eldred Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eldred means “Variant of Aldred: From the Old English Ealdraed, meaning old counsel, wise or red haired man, old wise ruler”. 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.

Eldred Name Origin

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

Is Eldred a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eldred

When considering Eldred for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.