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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Old, wise/elder
- Origin
- Germanic (Latinized)
- Pronunciation
- AL-dus
Aldus (AL-dus) is a Germanic name, Latinized over time, that means "old, wise" or "elder." It sounds like AL-dus, with a broad, open first syllable. If you want a short, two-syllable name with an old-world feel and a meaning about wisdom, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Aldus
Meaning: Old, wise/elder.
Origin: Germanic (Latinized).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aldus
AL-dusIPA /ˈɔːldəs/
Popularity of Aldus
Aldus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Aldus mean?
Old, wise/elder. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aldus?
Aldus is pronounced AL-dus (IPA: /ˈɔːldəs/).
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