Aidan

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

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Aodhán. In the latter part of the 20th century it became popular in America due to its sound, since it shares a sound with such names as Braden and Hayden. It peaked ranked 39th for boys in 2003.

Related Names

VariantsAodhán(Irish) Aden, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden(English)
DiminutiveAodhagán(Irish)
Other Languages & CulturesÁed, Aodh(Irish Mythology) Áed, Áedán, Áedh(Old Irish) Aodh(Scottish Gaelic)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022