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At a Glance
- Meaning
- High, tall
- Origin
- Spanish/Italian (from Latin altus)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AL-toh
Alto (AL-toh) is a Spanish and Italian name that comes from the Latin altus and means "high" or "tall." It's short, two syllables, and easy to say and spell. That makes it simple for family and friends to get right from day one.
Meaning & Origin of Alto
Meaning: High, tall.
Origin: Spanish/Italian (from Latin altus).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alto
AL-tohIPA /ˈæltoʊ/
Popularity of Alto
Alto has always been rare in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #789 in 1897, when 8 babies were given the name. By 1991, the last year in the Social Security data, it had slipped to #8270 with just 5 babies.
Names Like Alto
These names have followed a similar path to Alto in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Alto mean?
High, tall. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alto?
Alto is pronounced AL-toh (IPA: /ˈæltoʊ/).
Is Alto a popular name right now?
Alto peaked at #789 in 1897 and is ranked #8270 as of 1991. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–1991.)
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