Pronounced AL-bus, Albus emerges from the venerable halls of ancient Rome as a name steeped in the luminous simplicity of its Latin root—albus, “white,” “bright”—a pristine canvas awaiting the soft glow of dawn or the hushed stillness of first snow. It evokes clarity and purity, like alabaster columns bathed in prima luce or a vellum scroll inscribed with nascent dreams. Over centuries it has found its most storied form in Albus Dumbledore, whose silver beard and gentle wit cast a protective glow over the wizarding world—though one might hope this choice means fewer owled letters cluttering the nursery. With only a handful of American children each year bearing this luminous appellation—its rank lingering near the thousandth place—Albus offers parents a rare jewel: a classic yet unexpected choice that whispers of legacy, light, and boundless possibility. Removed from fleeting trends, it stands as a timeless beacon, beckoning a life to shine with quiet brilliance.