Eidan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eidan
The name 'Eidan' is a variant of the Irish name 'Aidan' (from Old Irish *Aedán*), meaning "little fire" or "born of fire," derived from the root *aed* ("fire") plus a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
The name 'Eidan' is a variant of the Irish name 'Aidan' (from Old Irish *Aedán*), meaning "little fire" or "born of fire," derived from the root *aed* ("fire") plus a diminutive suffix. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with early Christian saints such as Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne (7th century), who spread Christianity in Northumbria.
Eidan currently ranks #1,136 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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