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Halden

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAHL-den /ˈhɑl.dən/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Haldane/Halfdan — from the Old Norse halfr, 'half', + Danr, 'a Dane', hence 'a half-Dane'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A half-Dane: Halden is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Norse
MeaningA form/spelling of Haldane/Halfdan — from the Old Norse halfr, 'half', + Danr, 'a Dane', hence 'a half-Dane'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7861 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halden is a form/spelling of Haldane/Halfdan — from the Old Norse halfr, 'half', + Danr, 'a Dane', hence 'a half-Dane' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'HAHL-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a Norse revival name (also an English place). Rare, a-half-Dane at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Halden (Halfdan) joins the Old Norse halfr, 'half', and Danr, 'a Dane', hence 'a half-Dane' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HAHL-den').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Haldane — routes layered

Variations

HaldaneHalfdanHaldon

Nicknames

Hal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halden mean?

Halden is a form of Haldane/Halfdan — Old Norse 'a half-Dane'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Halden?

It's said HAHL-den /ˈhɑl.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Halden a boy or girl name?

Halden is a boy's name.

How popular is Halden?

Halden is a very rare name in the U.S.

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