Aldo

Aldo is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It derives from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble, and is cognate with other names such as Adelard and Adelberto. The name has been used in Italy since medieval times and spread to other cultures through migration and media; in modern times it is found across Europe, the Americas, and parts of Africa in both given-name use and, less commonly, as a surname.

Notable people named Aldo include Aldo Moro, Italian statesman and prime minister; Aldo Rossi, Italian architect and designer; Aldo Gucci, American-Italian fashion executive and member of the Gucci family; Aldo Ray, American actor; and Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and conservationist.

Aldo Group is a Canadian-based multinational footwear retailer founded in 1972 by Aldo Bensadoun in Montreal. It operates brands including ALDO and Call It Spring and maintains a large network of stores worldwide.