Leyden
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leyden
Leyden derives from the Dutch city Leiden, meaning "people from Leiden" or "from the meadow," with the suffix "-en" indicating origin in Middle Dutch and Low German linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Leyden derives from the Dutch city Leiden, meaning "people from Leiden" or "from the meadow," with the suffix "-en" indicating origin in Middle Dutch and Low German linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used in Dutch and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence tied to the University of Leiden (founded 1575) and the Pilgrims' refuge in Leiden before emigrating to America.
Leyden currently ranks #13,143 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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