Alder

ALL-dur

English botanical name

"alder tree; old; red, brown"

Alder Origin and Meaning

The name Alder is a girl's name meaning "alder tree; old; red, brown".

Deriving from an old English surname or from the alder tree, whose wood is used to make electric guitars, Alder can mean "old" if considered a variation on the Germanic alter or "red, brown" when you follow the root of the tree name.

Sometimes said to symbolise regeneration, resurrection, and life thanks to the ability of the alder tree to regrow quickly, thrive in inhospitable land, and bleed red sap, Alder is a name on the rise. Predominantly used for boys, it has been given to a small handful of girls too, thanks to its nature connection and its similarity in style or sound to the likes of Willow, Parker and Alma.