Meaning and Origin of the Name Waldo

Waldo is an English boy’s name. There are different opinions as to the meaning of Waldo. One says it means Ruler and another says it means God’s Power.

Other facts about the name include; the name originates from the Anglo Saxon name Waltheofe and Walda is the feminine version.

Popularity

The popularity of Waldo is not listed in the top 100 names in 2020 in the England.

Famous People with the named Waldo

The name Waldo was used in television and movies as characters. Books have been written with Waldo featured. It is the name of a well known short story named Waldo.

During WWll and for a time after, the catchy phrase ‘Where’s Waldo?” became a cartoon, painted everywhere, peering over a fence or something so that his large nose was apparent. The phrase originates in Ralph Waldo Emerson’s children’s book of that name.

Waldo Williams was a leading Welsh poet and was also known as an outspoken Christian. He died at age 66.

Waldo Machado da Silva was a famous Brazilian Football player who was a forward. He used Waldo as his known name.

Waldo de los Ríos was an Argentine compose, arranger, and conductor. He died young, at 42 in Madrid, Spain. Plagiarism Check

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