Eldred - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Eldred \e-ld-

is pronounced EL-dred. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "old, venerable counsel". From Ealdraed. Saint Eldred (ninth century) was a Benedictine killed by Vikings.

Eldred has 2 variant forms: Aldred and Eldrid.

Baby names that sound like Eldred are Elldred, Alldred, Elder, Eldrege and Eldredge.

Eldred is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5879 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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