Gender: Male
Eldred Pottinger was an Anglo-Indian army officer and diplomat. In 1837 he happened to be in Herat in Afghanistan to gather intelligence on the area when the Persian army, supported by Russians, laid siege to the city. He helped the Afghan commander repulse the Persians, and was subsequently dubbed the "Hero of Herat" by British historians.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 5, 2024
On the name Eldred Pottinger, Eldred means Old Counsel, Old Advisor.
The name Eldred Pottinger is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Eldred is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Nigeria, and 24 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Eldred is recorded 215 times globally, ranking it as the 107,921th most common name worldwide.
Eldred is most prevalent in South Africa, with 78 occurrences, making it the 13,131th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Eldred is found among 1 in every 30063 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #13,131 | 1 : 30,063 |
| United States of America | #28,267 | 1 : 36,182 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Eldred from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Eldred Pottinger was an Anglo-Indian army officer and diplomat. In 1837 he happened to be in Herat in Afghanistan to gather intelligence on the area when the Persian army, supported by Russians, laid siege to the city. He helped the Afghan commander repulse the Persians, and was subsequently dubbed the "Hero of Herat" by British historians.
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