Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Capricorn
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Aldous is a name often given to boys. Ranked #9905 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Germanic origin and traditionally means "From the old house". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Aldous
Aldous stems from Germanic elements denoting an ancestral dwelling, lending it a sense of heritage. Though uncommon today, it gained literary fame through Aldous Huxley. It suits boys expected to grow into thoughtful, principled adults.
Popularity
Currently ranked #9905 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #9905. Changed -2602 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Embraces change and freedom.
Craves stability.
Shows leadership.
Adventurous communicator.
Zodiac & Astrology
Capricorn
Old-house meaning fits Capricorn tradition.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Steady, scholarly presence defines the energy.
Color Aura
Deep Forest
Element
Earth
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Onyx
Spirit Animal
Owl
Power Word
Wisdom
Energy Type
Earth × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Intellectual
Loves deep ideas.
Reserved
Observes before speaking.
Principled
Stands by values.
Famous People Named Aldous
Aldous Huxley
English writer of Brave New World
Aldous Snow
Fictional musician in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Aldous in Pop Culture
Aldous Snow
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Aldous
Brave New World adaptations
Historical Events
1894
Birth of Aldous Huxley.
International Variations
Aldous in Different Scripts
阿尔杜斯
Chinese (Mandarin)
アルダス
Japanese (Katakana)
알더스
Korean
אלדוס
Hebrew
Алдоус
Cyrillic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Aldous:
Aldous Elias
Aldous Jasper
Aldous Felix
Aldous Hugo
Aldous Miles
Aldous Oscar
Aldous Quentin
Fun Facts & Trivia
Linked to Brave New World author.
Germanic roots suggest heritage.
Two crisp syllables.
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AL-dus
Quick Facts
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