Ayden

Meaning of Ayden

Ayden is the zippy, Y-infused spin on the ancient Irish Aodhán, a name that once warmed Celtic hearths with the meaning “little fire,” and he’s been lighting up American birth certificates ever since a tiny flicker in the early ’90s turned into a Fourth-of-July finale. One moment he was barely a glowing ember—just five newborns in 1990—then, whoosh, the sparks caught, and by 2014 he was sizzling in the Top 75, proving that parents love a name that feels both time-honored and freshly minted. Ayden’s appeal lies in that friendly AY-sound (easy on the ears, hard to miss on the playground) plus the playful Y that winks at modernity without ditching its Gaelic roots. Pop-culture cameos, video-game heroes, and a slew of celebrity baby announcements have only fanned the flames, keeping Ayden glowing steadily around today’s 200-mark. In short, he’s a spirited little firebrand—classic enough for Grandpa’s stories, cool enough for a future skateboard deck, and always ready to warm the room with a smile.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as AY-dən (/eɪdən/)

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