Calden
Meaning of Calden
Calden, pronounced /kɑldən/, is a masculine appellation of Old English provenance, etymologically composed from ceald, “cold,” and denu, “valley,” originally denoting inhabitants of a brisk, low-lying glen. In its Anglo-American adoption, the name evokes a landscape marked by austere beauty and stoic endurance, connoting both geographic specificity and understated fortitude. Though consistently rare—its annual U.S. usage having fluctuated modestly between five and ten registrations and lingering within the top one thousand male names—it has maintained a subtle, persistent presence among parents who favour names with medieval resonance and topographical verve. The name’s measured cadence and cool etymology render it particularly appealing to those seeking a traditional yet distinctive choice, one that bridges historic linguistic roots with contemporary selectivity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAHL-dən (/kɑldən/)
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