Casten

Meaning of Casten

Casten, pronounced KAS-ten (/'kæs.tən/, /'kɑːs.tən/), arrives as a crisp, sturdy name with roots reaching back to the Latin castus, meaning “pure,” and winding north into the Scandinavian Karsten tradition. It carries an inspiring blend of strength and sincerity—think of a young adventurer whose moral compass is as unshakable as carved stone yet as adaptable as water shaping the shore. Warm and approachable, Casten strikes just the right balance between originality and timeless appeal: only a handful of boys in the U.S. bear the name each year (hovering in the high 900s of popularity), so your little Casten is destined to stand out in the playground without ever feeling out of place. With its clean syllables and friendly bounce, it’s the kind of name that feels equally at home on a backyard “castle” or a future boardroom—proof that a gentle spirit and quiet confidence can leave an unforgettable mark.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as KAS-ten (/'kæs.tən/)

British English

• Pronunced as KAS-ten (/'kɑːs.tən/)

• Caden
• Kason
• Carson
• Cason
• Kasten
• Casen
• Castin