Elden
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elden
The given name 'Elden' is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "from the valley of the elders," derived from the elements *eald* (old) and *wine* (friend) or *denu* (valley).
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Etymology
The given name 'Elden' is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "from the valley of the elders," derived from the elements *eald* (old) and *wine* (friend) or *denu* (valley). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and gained modest historical use as a surname before becoming a given name, notably associated with the fantasy author Elden Thompson (pen name) and the video game *Elden Ring*.
Elden currently ranks #3,264 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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