Holden

Gender Masculine
Usage English (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhoʊl.dən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "deep valley" in Old English. This is the name of the main character in J. D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951), Holden Caulfield.

Related Names

RootHolden (surname)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024