Alden Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alden Name at a Glance

Name	Alden
Meaning	Variant of Aldwyn: From the Old English Ealdwine meaning old friend. A common name in the Middle Ages. Also wise friend, or from the old manor.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alden Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alden means “Variant of Aldwyn: From the Old English Ealdwine meaning old friend. A common name in the Middle Ages. Also wise friend, or from the old manor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alden Name Origin

Our database records Alden under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alden a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alden is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alden

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