Comments for JAYDEN:

I had no knowledge of its existence prior to 1984 when I coined "Jayden" as a Dungeons & Dragons character name. Later, a friend of mine named one of his kids after that character.

Some sites list the meaning of Jayden as "God has heard". For me, it was just a cool name for an elf with no etymological roots. If anyone knows of any 'Jayden's born prior to 1984, especially in New Zealand (and people who haven't changed their name by deed poll or nom de plume/privacy reasons) flick me an email [japer@ihug.co.nz]. I'm just curious, is all.

-- japer  4/21/2005

David Boreanaz of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fame named his son Jayden Raine.

-- ayn_shula  6/2/2006

Hi, I am from New Zealand, and was born in 1975 and given the name Jayden at birth. I have been told that my parents could not decide between the names Jade and Eden, so compromised with Jayden.

-- jaydenm  8/30/2006

Jayden is a nice name for a boy. I know it is used for girls as well but for myself I would only use it for a boy. I prefer the biblical spelling Jadon.

-- Anonymous User  8/30/2006

I am still shocked to hear this one described as unique by deluded fools. It has gone pandemic! We are in the hot zone.

-- assumpta  9/30/2006

Britney Spears named her second son Jayden James, he was born on September 12th 2006.

-- Groovey9433  10/27/2006

This name is an absolute shocker. Corrupted from Jadon (jah-don) and the most pathetically boring and trashy choice. Probably why Ms Spears used it (and Sean was SO well named.) Why oh why Jayden?

-- Anonymous User  10/28/2006

This name has gone bonkers in my country. I guess the spread was pretty rapid from the U.S. It seems to just be the lower end of the socio-economic bracket that uses this name along with Riley and Mackenna etc. Just an observation. Personally, it is just a tacky and gender confused mess.

-- Anonymous User  11/17/2006

The name Jayden for a girl OR a boy rocks.

-- april14  12/4/2006

I really like this name. The reason its so popular is because it's such a cute name. When a cute name exists of course everyone wants to use it. I think it's an adorable name.

-- Tito82  12/23/2006

Names can have many different origins and meanings. Depending on the orgin using the name depends on the meaning. Yes Jayden can be said to derive from Jadon the biblical name, however, Jayden in English means Fire Bird. Just this spelling of Jayden is. It is the cross combination of Jay which is latin for bird and Aiden which is Celtic for fire. Therefore in English has the meaning of Firebird. I really like this name.

-- cleopatraVII  12/23/2006

Jayden means "Fire bird" in English? I think my pancreas just split from the mega gut laugh I had over that.

-- Anonymous User  7/19/2007

Quite a nice name, I don't know why it is unpopular.

-- lindamaree  1/11/2007

This was the name given to Data from Star Trek: TNG by a group of aliens when he crashed on their planet.

-- ladyoflaurelandash  1/18/2007

Yuck! I never liked this name in the first place and why it's so popular and trendy is beyond my comprehension.

-- Anonymous User  2/23/2007

I love this name for a girl!

-- Taydbug112  4/13/2007

I really like this name. I probably do prefer the Jaden spelling though.

-- Jassie  5/7/2007

A turd that will not flush. Jayden is as trashy as they come.

-- Anonymous User  6/27/2007

This name is taken from the series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'; season 7, episode 16. Prior to its airing on 02/14/1994, there are no known occurences of this name in its present form.

The only famous bearer of the name thus far is the character 'Data' from the show.

-- weichenxi  9/2/2007

I have a friend who spells this name as Jaidon, I personally like the name and I don't think it's trashy at all.

-- Renthead13  9/28/2007

What kind of moron gives their kid this name? Ok, here's a rule of thumb- if the name originated from a TV show, do not give the name to your kid. You will look like a stupid, no-class, trailer park hick. You may very well be a stupid, no-class trailer park hick, but don't you want something better for your kids?

-- johann14  10/1/2007

I don't like the word "trashy" but Jayden is a fine example if ever there was one. It's nasty and seedy. Maybe that's why trash poppette Britney Spears used it. Sean got the good name.

-- Anonymous User  10/12/2007

I really like this name and well respect those other people who don't. But I like the name Aidan too so I think I like the spelling Jaidan better than the original version. Therefor naking it more unique. :)

-- carly_ann  1/16/2008

The quintessential white trash name.

-- Anonymous User  1/25/2008

This name is no more suitable for females than Aidan and Hayden are. The names might work on tomboys to some extent, but they will sound quite asinine on females, ANY females, past the age of 12. You know, as soon as they start getting boobs and hips. They can't be mistaken for males forever, and when that happens, a boyish name is not going to sound good on them, no matter how butch they look. And really, Aidan and Hayden are perfectly good names; why choose this bastardization?

-- slight night shiver  6/8/2008

I love the name Jayden for a boy and the variants Jaden and Jadian. Very cool and masculine names for boys. With the meaning of precious stone I believe. From the variant name Jade.

-- Anonymous User  7/26/2008

I'm frankly so surprised that recently invented names such as Jayden are becoming so popular for both boys and girls. I can't understand why parents would want to use an invented name that's become so common rather than choosing a classic and classy name. There are so many quality classic names that have not been overused lately and that sound original. Choose one of those instead - your children will thank you!

-- HebrideanBlack  8/14/2008

It's not that this is a bad name, I actually think it's rather cute. But therein lies the problem: it is so utterly infantile that I can't comprehend why it has become so popular. I can't imagine a 14 year old named Jayden, much less an 80-year-old man (or woman, which is even worse). I don't think parents put much thought into how this name will age with their child. In fact, I don't think parents that name their children Jayden put much thought into the name at all. It's an invented name with no meaning, no notable bearers, no history. It has no reason to be this popular. There are nicer names out there. And please, don't even get me started on the delusional people who call this name "unique".

-- ama_bel_flor  8/26/2008

I like the name Jayden. At one time it was quite unique. And it existed long before Star Trek the Next Generation. I also don't consider it a "white trash" name, since, at birth in 1961 I was given that name by my father (named after a friend of his from his days in the Navy )so it's not a name that has its origin just in the last 20 years. I was told the origin is Celtic, but I've never read anything to back that up. Also, since it is my first name, I also consider it quite masculine. Jayden.

-- norse1961  8/31/2008

You must be a rare exception. Jayden is very modern but it's obvious that anyone at any point could have decided to 'elaborate' on Jay. In Australia and New Zealand it's considered EXTREMELY down market and it's been around for a good ten or so years. In the UK it's quintessential chav. It's hardly got a good rep in the US either (especially since Britney Spears used it). Are you living under a rock?

-- Anonymous User  9/2/2008

I know this is the name of the son of my favorite singer (Britney Spears), but it just looks infantile and will not age well.

-- bananarama  9/9/2008

This name is so ugly especially on girls.

-- number1212  3/21/2009

I love this name and this variant. I don't like the Jaden or Jaiden variant, but this one is great!

-- enchy  9/15/2009

I don't even dislike the way this is pronounced, but it's spelling irks me. I'd be perfectly fine with JADEN but JAYDEN looks butchered. I'm sick of little girls named Jadyn (ugh, the spelling already irritates me). Just name her Jade or something.

-- McHobbit  10/28/2009

This name has absolutely no class. It is neither masculine nor feminine, and nobody deserves to be called this.

-- vomiting  10/30/2009

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