Aldous

Aldous Meaning & Origin

About Aldous
The name "Aldous" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name "Ealdwulf," which means "old wolf." It combines the elements "eald," meaning "old," and "wulf," meaning "wolf." The name Aldous signifies strength, wisdom, and resilience, reflecting the characteristics associated with a wolf, an animal known for its intelligence and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aldous are male.

Aldous Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L D AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑldəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aldous in Braille

Here's how to represent Aldous in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Aldous in braille

How to Spell the Name Aldous in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Aldous using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Aldous in sign language

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