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Aiden

AY-dən

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginIrish

The Story of Aiden

They called him the 'little fire' in ancient Ireland, and that spark is ready to ignite in your child.

Aiden is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire'. This name has roots in Old Irish lore, where fire was a potent symbol of life and spirit. It traveled through the centuries, gaining popularity with the spread of Irish culture, particularly in the United States starting in the late 20th century.

When you first whisper 'Aiden', it feels like a gentle breath before a flame catches. This name carries an energetic pulse, a sense of adventure waiting to unfold. You can already imagine calling out to your spirited son, his eyes bright with a fire that lights up every room he enters.

What It Means

An Anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aidan Quinn

    Irish-American actor

  • Aidan Gillen

    Irish actor (Littlefinger from Game of Thrones)

Personality Traits

EnergeticPassionateAdventurousIndependent

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Peak Year

#16,142 in 2009

Total Births

254,749

First Recorded

1970

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