English

Aspen

Pronounced AS-penShare

Meaning: Aspen tree

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Aspen takes its name from the tree, through Old English aespe. It also shares its spelling with the Colorado resort, giving it distinct botanical and place associations.

Spellings & variants

  • Aspyn

Popularity

Familiar

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

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Aspen comes from English.

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