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Colden
Pronounced KOHL-den /ΛkoΚl.dΙn/High
Meaning: From the English surname Colden β from Old English, 'the cool valley' (col, 'cool') or 'the coal valley' (col, 'charcoal'), plus denu, 'valley'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Colden comes from the English surname Colden β from Old English, variously 'the cool valley' (col, 'cool') and 'the coal/charcoal valley' (col, 'charcoal'), plus denu, 'a valley' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name, echoing Cole and Holden (nickname Cole).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-cool-or-coal-valley at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Colden mean?
Colden is an English surname, 'the cool valley' or 'the coal valley'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Colden?
It's said KOHL-den /ΛkoΚl.dΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Colden a boy or girl name?
Colden is a boy's name.
How popular is Colden?
Colden is a rare name in the U.S.