What does WALDO mean?

Waldo 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A masculine given name.

2. A fictional character in the childrens book series "Wheres Waldo?" known as "Wheres Wally?" in the UK.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈwɔl.doʊ/

UK: /ˈwɒl.doʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The name Waldo has Old Germanic roots and means "ruler" or "mighty". It was a common name in medieval Europe and was brought to America by European immigrants. The character Waldo in the "Wheres Waldo?" book series was created by British illustrator Martin Handford and first appeared in 1987. The books became popular worldwide and have been translated into many languages.

5. Synonyms:

N/A

6. Related Words:

World, Wilds, Welds, Wield, Waled, Wades, Wands, Wards, Wafts, Warts

7. Example Sentences:

1. Waldo is excited to start his new job next week.

2. The children spent hours searching for Waldo in the crowded picture.