Auden

At a Glance: Name: Auden – Meaning: old friend – Origin: English (surname, Old English) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AW-dən

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Auden started out as an English surname rooted in Old English, and it carries the meaning "old friend." If you're drawn to a name with a warm, familiar meaning but a more modern feel as a first name, this is one to consider. It's not a name with deep historical use as a given name, but its surname roots and clear meaning give it a solid foundation.

Meaning & Origin of Auden

Meaning: Old friend.

Origin: English (surname, Old English).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Auden

Phonetic: AW-dən   IPA: /ˈɔːdən/

Popularity of Auden

Auden hit its high point in 2020, ranking #1373 with 128 babies given the name that year. Since then it's cooled off, dropping to #1890 in 2024 with 84 babies — still in use, but less common than it was four years earlier.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Auden mean?

Old friend. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Auden)

How do you pronounce Auden?

Auden is pronounced AW-dən (IPA: /ˈɔːdən/).

Is Auden a popular name right now?

Auden peaked at #1373 in 2020 and is ranked #1890 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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