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Haydon
Pronounced HAY-dən /ˈheɪ.dən/High
Meaning: -don spelling of Hayden — from Old English, 'the heather hill' or 'the hay valley'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Haydon is a -don spelling of Hayden — from Old English, 'the heather-grown hill' or 'the hay valley' (routes layered, which we note; also an English place, Haydon Bridge). A crisp, modern surname-name; the -don styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Hayden. Rare, heather-hill-or-hay-valley at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Haydon mean?
Haydon spells Hayden — 'heather hill' or 'hay valley'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Haydon?
It's said HAY-dən /ˈheɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Haydon a boy or girl name?
Haydon is a boy's name.
How popular is Haydon?
Haydon is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Hayden is more common.