Aldred

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Aldred

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Aldred comes from an Old English name, Ealdred, meaning “Old Advice” from “eald” (old) and “raed” (counsel, advice).

History:
Aldred was common in Anglo-Saxon England but did not survive the Norman Conquest.

Pronunciation: all-dred.

Alternates: Allred.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Aldred (Ealdred) (?-1069)
Anglo-Saxon archbishop of York.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Aldred

Popularity of Aldred:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A