Message: "Eden" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Eden

by Lily (Destry)

8/4/2011, 6:01 AM

What do you think of Eden for a girl? Just thought of it because Abra was a character in East of Eden, but I liked it for some time.

I just fear it will get super common and tacky along the lines of Heaven and Nevaeh. Opinions?

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- Orsino (bananarama)

8/6/2011, 1:17 PM

I used to hate Eden, but it's been growing on me a little. I think it's fine as a name, and definitely better than Heaven or Nevaeh.

- HappySingleMum

8/4/2011, 10:46 PM

I love Eden :)

- wbbuff

8/4/2011, 4:41 PM

Love Eden for a girl. It's made it onto my list. That being said, the only Eden I've known IRL was a boy.

- Apolline

8/4/2011, 4:10 PM

Eden used to be one of my favorite names, but I haven't been loving it as much lately for whatever reason. I do think it's going to get more common, but I don't think it's tacky in the way Nevaeh and Heaven are.

- humblebee

8/4/2011, 3:19 PM

Oh, I would never consider Eden to be as tacky as Nevaeh or Heaven, but I know it's seen as something of a "stripper name" by some people. I don't get it, personally. I think Eden has more of an artsy and creative vibe than anything else. It's easy for me to picture an Eden as a painter or sculptor.

I've always liked the name. It's bound to become more popular, but I don't believe it will make it to the Top 50 anytime soon--perhaps not even the Top 100.

- number1212

8/4/2011, 1:43 PM

I like it. I think that it is mildly tacky but not on the same levels as Heaven and Nevaeh.

- kudriashkajo (jodirae) +2

8/4/2011, 12:56 PM

Eden is very pretty. I like it. And (not that it needs a nickname) but Edie is cute too.
I know of someone who named their son Eden. That's a little out there for me.

Definitely never going to as common as Heaven and Nevaeh, by my guess. I imagine it will gain popularity, but I don't think it'll hit that level at all.

- abbasdaughter +1

8/4/2011, 3:57 PM

I dunno... I think Eden is 1 of those names that could go either way gender-wise... Sound wise, it's not so far from Keiden and Aidan and such... 'cept that it sounds way better and is just the ending that's similar... However, the only 2 I can think of right now are girls.

- kudriashkajo (jodirae)

8/4/2011, 6:05 PM

I think it's the Ed (eed) part that makes me think girl. Like Edith, Edie. I don't know. But I can't think of what else it would be since there are a million boys names that end in -den.

- Mareasi (Free_Spirited_Girly)

8/4/2011, 10:41 AM

I like Eden. I met a little boy named Eden recently he was about 3 years old so I've been really liking it for a boy recently, but I also appreciate it as a beautiful name for a girl

- kelly (guest)

8/4/2011, 9:13 AM

Oh I hope it doesn't get grouped with Heaven & Nevaeh!!
I like Eden. It has a nature, outdoorsy sense to me. Also very down to earth & intelligent. I always think of it with Haven. Aspen gives me the same feel without the intelligent part.

- luvmonkeezz

8/4/2011, 8:44 AM

I love Eden. I think it's a beautiful name.

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- GiGi (Donham)

8/4/2011, 7:59 AM

It may get more popular, but I don't see it becoming popular. Maybe if they start spelling it backwards! (Nede, anyone? LOL)
I think Eden is beautiful, and I like Edie as a nn. (Not that Eden needs a nickname)

- abbasdaughter

8/4/2011, 7:08 AM

It's ok. I know of a couple Edens... Doesn't seem as tacky as Heaven or Nevaeh... the latter of which is esp. tacky... Eden sounds quite pleasant actually and the meaning's good.

- Amaryllis (jc)

8/4/2011, 6:27 AM

It seems to be on an upward popularity trajectory, but I don't think of it as tacky. Heaven seems more literal to me. I think Eden is pretty.

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