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Albus
Pronounced AL-bus /ˈæl.bəs/Medium
Meaning: The Latin word albus, 'white; bright.' Best known today as the given name of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter books, which we note. A vivid, word-rooted pick.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Albus is simply the Latin albus, 'white; bright.' Its modern fame rests largely on Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, which we note; beyond that it reads as a bold, word-based name (said 'AL-bus').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, and mostly since the books' popularity. Rare, literary, and vivid.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Albus mean?
Albus is the Latin word for 'white; bright.' It's best known as the name of Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter.
How do you pronounce Albus?
It's said AL-bus /ˈæl.bəs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Albus a boy or girl name?
Albus is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Albus?
Albus is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly since the Harry Potter books.