Alden
AWL-den
Boy · English
Meaning: Old, wise friend, of noble age
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Auden
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Old friend, of noble age
- Pronunciation
- AW-den
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old English, a surname meaning old friend.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Old English, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia
Alternate spellings
AudinEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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W. H. Auden
1907–1973
English-American poet, a major voice of the 20th century.
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Behind the Name, Old English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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