Aidan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aidan
Aidan derives from the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning "little fire" or "fiery," with roots in Old Irish and Celtic mythology where Aodh was a pagan god.
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Etymology
Aidan derives from the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning "little fire" or "fiery," with roots in Old Irish and Celtic mythology where Aodh was a pagan god. The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence from Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne (7th century), an Irish missionary who brought Christianity to northeastern England.
Aidan currently ranks #326 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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