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Iden
Pronounced EYE-den /ΛaΙͺ.dΙn/Medium
Meaning: From the English surname Iden β from Old English, 'the pasture/woodland in the marsh' (a Kent place-name); also echoes Aiden ('little fire'); 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
Iden comes from the English surname Iden β from a place in Kent, Old English, 'the pasture or woodland clearing in the marsh' β and also rides the wave of Aiden, from Irish, 'little fire' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EYE-den'; nickname Ide).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-marsh-pasture at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Iden mean?
Iden is an English surname, 'the pasture in the marsh'; it also echoes Aiden. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Iden?
It's said EYE-den /ΛaΙͺ.dΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Iden a boy or girl name?
Iden is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Iden?
Iden is a very rare name in the U.S.