Gender: Boy
Meaning: Old friend or wise old friend
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #577 in 2024 with 492 babies born.
History: Alden derives from the Old English name Ealdwine, combining 'eald' (old) and 'wine' (friend), meaning old friend or wise protector. It was a common Anglo-Saxon name before the Norman Conquest. In America, it is associated with John Alden, one of the Mayflower Pilgrims who became a founder of Plymouth Colony. As a given name, Alden has seen a revival in the 21st century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Alden? About 1 in 6,438 babies born in 2024 were named Alden, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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