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Alder

Pronunciation: [ AWLD-er ]

Girl Name #70,410 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alder is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AWLD-er.

Parents who love the name Alder often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,410
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Ald Aly Aldie

Also a Boy Name

Alder is also used as a boy name, ranked #1424.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alder

Is Alder a boy or girl name?
Alder is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70410. As a boy name, it is ranked #1424. Alder is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Alder?
Alder is pronounced AWLD-er.
How popular is the name Alder?
Alder is currently ranked #70410 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alder?
Common nicknames for Alder include Ald, Aly, and Aldie.
Is Alder a common or rare name?
Alder is an uncommon name, ranked #70410 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alder

Alder is a girl name .

Is Alder a boy or girl name? Alder is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,410 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,424. Alder is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alder is currently ranked #70,410 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alder include Ald, Aly, and Aldie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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