Ogden
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ogden
Ogden derives from Old English and means "oak valley" or "oak-covered meadow," combining "oak" (referring to the tree) with "den" (meaning valley or pasture).
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Etymology
Ogden derives from Old English and means "oak valley" or "oak-covered meadow," combining "oak" (referring to the tree) with "den" (meaning valley or pasture). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with notable historical figures including the American poet Ogden Nash (1902–1971) and various place names in England.
Ogden currently ranks #8,726 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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