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Hayden

HAY-dən

Popularity

#401

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

144,513

Peak Year

#8,611 in 2008

First Recorded

1880

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Hayden is an English surname turned given name, meaning "hay valley" or "hay hill". It evokes pastoral and natural imagery.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hayden Christensen

    Canadian actor, known for 'Star Wars'

  • Hayden Panettiere

    American actress and singer

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