Waldo
Meaning of Waldo
Originating from Germanic roots, the name Waldo is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy. It carries the meaning "ruler" or "powerful," reflecting qualities of leadership and authority. In terms of pronunciation, both British English and American English speakers pronounce it as WAL-doh (/ˈwɔl.doʊ/ or /ˈwɔl.dəʊ/). The name has seen moderate popularity in the United States in recent years, with around 10 occurrences in 2021 and ranking at 7571. Variations of the name include Wally, which offers a more casual and friendly nickname option. With its rich history and timeless appeal, Waldo is a name that exudes strength and individuality.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as WAL-doh (/ˈwɔl.dəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as WAL-doh (/ˈwɔl.doʊ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Waldo
| Waldo Goronwy Williams, a prominent Welsh-language poet and Christian pacifist, is often known by his first name only and is recognized for his anti-war activism and Welsh nationalist beliefs. |
| Waldo Rudolph Wedel, an American archaeologist from Newton, Kansas, made significant contributions to the study of the prehistory of the Great Plains. |
| Waldo Waldman is a decorated fighter pilot, author, and motivational speaker known for his leadership expertise and best-selling book "Never Fly Solo." |
| Waldo Henley Hunt was a prolific producer of pop-up books, reviving the genre in the post-war era. |
| Waldo Lonsbury Semon, born in Demopolis, Alabama, was an American inventor known for developing methods to make polyvinyl chloride useful. |
| Waldo Miller Salt was an American screenwriter who won Academy Awards for Midnight Cowboy and Coming Home. |
| Waldo A. Evans was a captain of the United States Navy and served as the military Governor of the United States Virgin Islands and American Samoa, being the last military governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
| Waldo of Reichenau was an abbot and Carolingian official. |
| Waldo Vieira was a Brazilian spiritual author, medium, physician, and dentist known for founding the spiritual movements of Conscientiology and Projectiology. |
| Waldo E. Koop (1920-1990) was a renowned writer and researcher on the history of the American West, known for his publications about Billy the Kid and "Rowdy Joe" Lowe. |
| Waldo McTavish Skillings was a Social Credit member who served as an insurance agent and political figure, representing Victoria City and Victoria in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia during the 1960s and early 1970s. |
| Waldo Ezequiel Wolff is a Jewish-Argentine politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina from 2015 to 2022. |
| Waldo Maguire was a British broadcaster known for his long career with the BBC, including his role as the Controller of BBC Northern Ireland from 1966 to 1972. |
| Waldo Don Carlos - Waldo Emerson Don Carlos was an American football center who won an NFL championship with the Green Bay Packers in 1931. |
| Waldo Silva Algüe was a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as President of the Senate of Chile. |
