Aidan
AY-dən
Popularity
#12162
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
120,089
Peak Year
#10,296 in 2003
First Recorded
1936
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Aidan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, meaning "little fiery one" or "bringer of fire."
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Saint Aidan
Irish monk who restored Christianity in Northumbria.
Aidan Gillen
Irish actor, best known for his role in Game of Thrones.
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