Kolden
Meaning of Kolden
Kolden is a modern masculine name built on an Old English toponymic base—combining col (“coal”) and denu (“valley”) to suggest a landscape of strength and grounding. Pronounced KOHL-den (/ˈkoʊl.dən/), it first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 2000s and has maintained a modest yet steady presence, ranking 917th with seven newborns in 2024 according to the Social Security Administration. Though never widespread—it peaked at 21 occurrences in both 2009 and 2016—its crisp consonant structure and clear vowel pattern resonate with Latin American naming preferences for names that convey fortitudo (fortitude) and novitas (renewal). As a nomen novum, Kolden bridges historical resonance and contemporary inventiveness, offering parents a distinctive, grounded choice for their son.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KOHL-den (/ˈkoʊl.dən/)
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