Origin, Meaning, And History of Alden
Alden is a popular name for boys that traditionally originates from a Middle English name. Etymologists speculate that Alden could originate from the name Aldan, which is a variant of the Scottish name Healfdane, or from the English name Aldine, which is a derivative of the Old English name Ealdwine. Ealdwine is composed of the Old English elements ‘eald,’ meaning ‘old,’ and ‘wine,’ symbolizing ‘friend.’
Before the conquest of the Normans, Alden was still a popular name, but it lost its significance afterward and was replaced with other names in England. In Norway, Alden is a habitational name for an individual living below a mountain with a farmstead. Alden is also a common surname among English-speaking people.
At the start of the 17th century, John Alden became famous for being a crew member of the historic 1620 voyage of the Mayflower, a ship that carried pilgrims from England to Massachusetts where the first permanent European settlement was established. According to history, he remains one of the first individuals to take the name Alden across the ocean and heavily popularize it in subsequent centuries.
There are various ways of pronouncing this otherwise simple name. Some people pronounce it as AHL-din, whereas others may prefer to pronounce it as AWL-dən. Some common pet names for the name Alden include Al, Aldie, Ollie, and Denny.
Across various media forms, Alden has been an in-demand name for quite some time. Alden is a notable character in the horror drama television series The Walking Dead. The main character in the 1931 American film The Millionaire was named James Alden. In the spectrum of literary works, a character in the Keeper of the Lost Cities book series by Shannon Messenger bore the name Alden Dedrick Vacker. Similarly, the main character in the novel The Last Puritan was named Oliver Alden.
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How To Pronounce Alden?
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Famous People With The Name Alden
- Alden Caleb EhrenreichAmerican actor, best known for his role in the TV series Supernatural
- Alden R. CarterAmerican writer, best known for his book Crescent Moon
- Alden Winship ‘Tom’ ClausenAmerican businessman, President of the World Bank from 1981 to 1986
- Alden JenksAmerican composer, best known for his composition Letter from Linda
- Alden Holmes MillerAmerican ornithologist and director of the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at the University of California, Berkeley
- Harold Lee AldenAmerican astronomer, the Moon has a crater named Alden in his honor
Alden On The Popularity Chart
Alden has been increasing consistently in popularity over the years. Let us take a closer look at the graphs by the SSA to learn more.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Alden has been increasing consistently. It reached its peak in 2019 when 434 babies per million were given the name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
With the passage of years, Alden’s ranking has been oscillating between highs and lows. As of 2021, it ranks 18224.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Alden
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Popular Sibling Names For Alden
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How To Communicate The Name Alden In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Alden?
The name Alden means ‘old friend.’
2. What is the origin of the name Alden?
Alden has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Alden?
Alden is pronounced as al-den.
4. Is Alden a gender-neutral name?
Alden is traditionally used for boys. However, parents now have started overcoming gender stereotypes and certain names have become unisex over the years.
5. What ethnicity is the name Alden?
Alden is an English name that is derived from Anglo-Saxon. It is mainly used in English-speaking countries such as the US and the UK.
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