Albus

Latin

"white, bright."

Albus Origin and Meaning

The name Albus is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "white, bright.".

The ancient name Albus has modern currency as the first name of the headmaster of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, more formally known as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Can Albus work if you're missing the long white beard and the magic wand? Maybe, though it might be a heavy mantle for a Muggle child to wear.

Albus Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1616 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Albus

• 1616 Nameberry 2025

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The name Albus in Pop Culture

• Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore headmaster in the "Harry Potter" series
• Albus Severus Potter Harry's son in the "Harry Potter" series
• Albus character in video game "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia"