Aiden
Aiden is a male name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish name Aodhán, which is a diminutive of Aodh, meaning ‘fiery’ or ’little fire’.
Aiden Meaning
Fiery, Little Fire
Historical Significance
Aiden gained significant popularity in the United States in the early 2000s and has remained a top choice for boys’ names.
Fun Fact
The name Aiden and its variations (like Ayden, Aidan) became so popular that they spawned a trend of -den/-dan ending names for boys.
Literature Reference
Aiden is the name of a character in Cassandra Clare’s ‘The Mortal Instruments’ series.
Music Reference
Aiden was the name of an American post-hardcore band formed in Seattle, Washington in 2003.
Famous Namesakes
- Aiden Turner: Actor, known for Poldark, The Hobbit trilogy
- Aiden Gillen: Actor, known for Game of Thrones, The Wire
- Aiden McGeady: Professional Footballer, known for Played for Celtic, Spartak Moscow, and Everton
Similar Names
Aidan, Ayden, Aden, Aaden, Aydan
Aiden Nicknames
Aid, Addy, Den
Related Names
Sibling Names
Liam, Noah, Ethan, Oliver, Elijah, Mason, William, James, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Mia, Charlotte, Amelia