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Heiden
How to Pronounce Heiden
Pronounced HY-den /ΛhaΙͺ.dΙn/Medium
Meaning: From the German surname Heiden β from German Heide, 'the heath, the moor'; 'one who dwells on the heath' (also 'a heathen')Low
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
Heiden comes from the German surname Heiden β from German Heide, 'the heath, the open moor'; 'one who dwells on the heath' (it can also carry the older sense 'a heathen'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name, echoing Hayden and Aiden (said 'HY-den'; nickname Heidi for short, or Den).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-heath at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Heiden mean?
Heiden is a German surname, 'one who dwells on the heath/moor'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Heiden?
It's said HY-den /ΛhaΙͺ.dΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Heiden a boy or girl name?
Heiden is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Heiden?
Heiden is a rare name in the U.S.