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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Old (the Germanic root shared with names like Rinaldo and Ubaldo)
- Origin
- Italian (from Germanic ald 'old')
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AL-doh
Aldo is a vintage-feeling Italian name for a boy, pronounced AL-doh. It comes from the Germanic root ald, which simply means 'old', the same root found in names like Rinaldo and Ubaldo. You may see Aldo glossed as 'old, wise one', but the 'wise' part isn't supported: the root means 'old' and nothing more.
Meaning & Origin of Aldo
Meaning: Old (the Germanic root shared with names like Rinaldo and Ubaldo).
Origin: Italian (from Germanic ald 'old').
A common claim: Aldo is often glossed as meaning 'old, wise one' Actually: The 'wise' part isn't supported — the Germanic root ald simply means 'old', with no separate element for wisdom.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aldo
AL-dohIPA /ˈældoʊ/
Popularity of Aldo
Aldo peaked at #410 in 2002, when 618 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #992 with 226 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name.
Names Like Aldo
These names share Aldo’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Aldo mean?
Old (the Germanic root shared with names like Rinaldo and Ubaldo). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aldo?
Aldo is pronounced AL-doh (IPA: /ˈældoʊ/).
Is Aldo a popular name right now?
Aldo peaked at #410 in 2002 and is ranked #992 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)
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