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Aiden

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 popular.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Aiden is an anglicised version of the Irish male given name Aodhán, derived from the Old Irish word 'aodh', meaning 'fire'. It gained popularity in Ireland through Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, a 7th-century Irish monk. The name has seen a significant surge in popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.

Famous Namesakes

Aiden Turner, Aiden Gillen, Aiden McGeady, Aiden Grimshaw

Nicknames & Variations

Ade, Aidy

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