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Alder

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
The alder tree
Pronunciation
AHL-der
Origin
English

From English, named for the alder tree.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

UniqueNature-inspiredModern

Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AldorEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Behind the Name, English Word Names (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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