English

Arden

Pronounced AR-denShare

Meaning: Possibly high, through a place name

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Arden comes from an English surname linked to several places. Their older names are associated with a Celtic word for high, giving the name a landscape history rather than one certain translation.

Popularity

Familiar

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

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Arden comes from English.

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