Aedin
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aedin
Aedin is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Aedán," meaning "little fire" or "fiery one," combining the root "aed" (fire) with the diminutive suffix "-án." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical significance as the name of Saint Aedán of Lindisfarne (7th century), an Irish monk and missionary who evangelized in Anglo-Saxon England.
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Etymology
Aedin is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Aedán," meaning "little fire" or "fiery one," combining the root "aed" (fire) with the diminutive suffix "-án." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical significance as the name of Saint Aedán of Lindisfarne (7th century), an Irish monk and missionary who evangelized in Anglo-Saxon England.
Aedin currently ranks #10,902 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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