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Aidan | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Aidan

Aidan, Aiden and Ayden are anglicised versions of the Irish male given name Aodhán. The Irish language female equivalent is Aodhnait.

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Meaning

Aidan, Aiden and Ayden are anglicised versions of the Irish male given name Aodhán. The Irish langua

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Aidan is an anglicized version of the Irish male given name Aodhán, derived from the older Irish word 'aodh' meaning 'fire'. Historically, Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne was a prominent 7th-century Irish monk and missionary who played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout Northumbria. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades across English-speaking countries.

Famous Namesakes

Aidan Gallagher, Aidan Gillen, Aidan Turner, Aidan O'Shea, Aidan McArdle

Nicknames & Variations

Ade, Aido

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