Arden
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arden
The name 'Arden' is of English origin, derived from a Celtic or Brythonic word meaning "high" or "valley of the eagle," often associated with the Forest of Arden in England.
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Etymology
The name 'Arden' is of English origin, derived from a Celtic or Brythonic word meaning "high" or "valley of the eagle," often associated with the Forest of Arden in England. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a unisex given name, with historical context including its appearance in Shakespeare's *As You Like It* and as a surname of the Arden family.
Arden currently ranks #1,005 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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