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At a Glance
- Meaning
- High
- Origin
- Celtic (Brythonic place name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AR-dun
Arden is a neutral name with Celtic (Brythonic) roots, drawn from a place name. You may have seen it defined online as meaning 'eagle valley' or 'valley,' but that's not accurate — the name actually traces back to the Brythonic Celtic word ardu, meaning 'high.' It's pronounced AR-dun.
Meaning & Origin of Arden
Meaning: High.
Origin: Celtic (Brythonic place name).
A common claim: Arden is often said to mean 'eagle valley' or simply 'valley'. Actually: Arden actually comes from Brythonic Celtic ardu, meaning 'high' — not 'eagle' or 'valley.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arden
AR-dunIPA /ˈɑːrdən/
Popularity of Arden
Arden hit its peak popularity in 1934, ranking #466 with 146 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #943, with 242 babies — so while the rank has dropped, the actual count has grown since its 1934 high.
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FAQ
What does the name Arden mean?
High. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Arden?
Arden is pronounced AR-dun (IPA: /ˈɑːrdən/).
Is Arden a popular name right now?
Arden peaked at #466 in 1934 and is ranked #943 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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