About Waldo
The surname Waldo is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Wald", meaning "rule" or "ruler". It is a variant of the name Walter, which was popularized by the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The name Waldo signifies a person who is a ruler or has authority, reflecting the Germanic tradition of naming individuals based on their characteristics or occupations.
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