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Aldo

“from the Germanic element ald, meaning old”

About the name Aldo

Aldo is an Italian name of Germanic origin. It derives from the Germanic element ald, meaning old, and was originally a short form of longer Germanic names that began with this element. The name was brought into Italy by Germanic peoples during the early Middle Ages and has remained in use there ever since. It is also used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. In English the related name Aldous developed from the same Germanic source.

Meaning
from the Germanic element ald, meaning old
Origin
Italian/Germanic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
AL-do(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Aldo

  • Aldo James
  • Aldo Michael
  • Aldo Ray
  • Aldo Thomas
  • Aldo Joseph

Questions about Aldo

What does Aldo mean?
Aldo is an Italian name meaning "from the Germanic element ald, meaning old".
How do you pronounce Aldo?
Aldo is pronounced AL-do, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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