Vayden, pronounced VAY-den (/veɪˈdən/), is a masculine name that glides off the tongue like a gentle breeze through a sunlit canyon—its V might hint at “vintage,” yet Vayden remains fresh and forward-looking. As a modern coinage blending Celtic echoes of “Aidan”—the Gaelic word for fire—and Latin notes of vita (life), its first syllable radiates warmth, while its steadfast “-den” conjures a hidden glade or forest refuge. Since debuting on US baby-name charts in 2004 at rank 847, Vayden has danced gracefully within the 800–950 range, delighting five to eighteen families annually and holding a recent standing of 919 in 2024. In its soft-spoken syllables one hears the promise of a spark—an adventurous spirit poised to explore the world’s hidden avenues.