Aldous ( AWL-dəs) is a masculine given name of English origin. It is probably a diminutive of Old English names beginning with the element eald meaning "old". The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, especially in the region of East Anglia.The name gained prominence through the British author Aldous Huxley (1894–1963), best known for his dystopian novel Brave New World. His fame has influenced the name's perception and continued usage, though it remains relatively uncommon as a first name.Notable contemporary bearers include New Zealand folk musician Aldous Harding (born 1990), while the surname Aldous is more widespread, as seen in figures like British politician Peter Aldous and British-American mathematician David Aldous.Related names include the Anglo-Saxon Ealdræd and Ealdwine, the Germanic Aldwin, the Lombardic Audoin, and the Medieval English Aldus. These share the core element eald.Meaning: Diminutive of Old English eald ("old")Origin: EnglishType: Given nameUsage: English, particularly historic East Anglia