Aldous is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements “ald”, meaning “old”, and “hus”, meaning “house” or “dwelling”.
The name Aldous has been used since the medieval period, and it was popularized in modern times by the English writer Aldous Huxley. Huxley was a 20th-century author and philosopher best known for his dystopian novel “Brave New World”. He was also a prominent member of the literary and intellectual circles of his time, and his works continue to be widely read and studied today.
The name Aldous is relatively uncommon, but it remains in use as a given name in some English-speaking countries. It is often seen as a distinctive and literary name, owing to Huxley’s influence on modern literature and thought.
