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Aldous

AWL-duhs

Aldous (name) means a male given name and surname of Old English origin, most famously borne by the novelist Aldous Huxley. Example: “She named her son Aldous after her favorite author.”

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A male given name and surname of Old English origin, most famously borne by the novelist Aldous Huxley.

"She named her son Aldous after her favorite author."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A shortened form of Old English compound names starting with eald, "old."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Aldous

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What does “Aldous” mean?

The word “Aldous” means a male given name and surname of Old English origin, most famously borne by the novelist Aldous Huxley.

How do you pronounce “Aldous”?

“Aldous” is pronounced AWL-duhs (/ˈɔːldəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Aldous” in a sentence?

Here is “Aldous” used in a sentence: “She named her son Aldous after her favorite author.”

What part of speech is “Aldous”?

“Aldous” is a name.

Where does the word “Aldous” come from?

The word “Aldous” comes from Old English. A shortened form of Old English compound names starting with eald, "old.".

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