At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble counsel
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EL-red
Aelred is an Old English boy's name meaning “noble counsel”. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.
Meaning & Origin of Aelred
Meaning: Noble counsel.
Origin: Old English.
How to Pronounce Aelred
EL-redIPA /ˈɛl.rɛd/
Popularity of Aelred
Aelred doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Aelred
Similar Names
Ithamar · Egbert · Justus · Ceolfrith · Birinus · Offa
