Find out how popular the first name Aldred has been for the last 1 years (from 1991 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aldred by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Aldred is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aldred.

The history of the first name Aldred

The name Aldred is of Old English origin, deriving from the elements "ald" meaning "old" and "ræd" meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aldred was Aldred, Earl of Northumbria, who lived in the 11th century and played a significant role in the Norman Conquest of England. He initially supported the claim of Edgar Ætheling to the English throne but later submitted to William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Another notable figure was Aldred, Archbishop of York, who lived from around 1030 to 1069. He was an influential clergyman and played a crucial role in the coronation of William the Conqueror as King of England in 1066. Aldred is also known for his work in promoting the cult of St. Cuthbert, a revered Anglo-Saxon saint.

In the 12th century, Aldred was the name of a Benedictine monk who served as the abbot of the monastery at Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, England. He was highly regarded for his piety and leadership within the Cistercian order.

During the Middle Ages, the name Aldred was also associated with several minor nobility and landowners in various parts of England. One notable example is Aldred de Mareys, a 13th-century English landowner from Berkshire.

Another historical figure with the name Aldred was Aldred, Bishop of Carlisle, who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the ecclesiastical and political affairs of northern England during his time.

While the name Aldred was relatively common in England during the medieval period, it gradually fell out of widespread use in later centuries. However, it has remained a part of the English naming tradition, particularly in certain regions, and has been revived in recent times as a distinctive and historically significant name.

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