Aldous

AL-duss
English from German
"old"

Aldous Origin and Meaning

The name Aldous is a boy's name of English origin meaning "old".

Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World. So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this one, considering its pedigree, deserves the renewed interest.

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Aldous Popularity

Famous People Named Aldous

  • Aldous Huxley
    English writer, best known for his novel "Brave New World"
  • Aldous Harding
    New Zealand female singer,songwriter

Aldous in Pop Culture

  • Dr. Aldous Leekie
    character in "Orphan Black"
  • Aldous Snow
    character in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him to the Greek"
  • Aldous Raeburn
    character in "Marcella" by Mrs Humphry Ward
  • Aldous Vanderboom
    character in the Cube Escape and Rusty Lake series. (Alias Mr. Crow)