English

Alden

Pronounced AWL-denShare

Meaning: Old friend

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Alden comes from a surname based on the Old English name Ealdwine. Its elements combine old and friend, preserving an affectionate idea in a compact surname-style name.

Nicknames

  • Al

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Alden comes from English.

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