Golden

At a Glance

Meaning

Made of gold, precious — though as a surname it may instead be an unrelated Anglicized Irish name

Origin

English, or Anglicized Irish surname (Mac Ualghairg / McGoldrick)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

GOHL-denListen

Golden is a gender-neutral name pronounced GOHL-den (/ˈgoʊddən/). As an English word-name it means 'made of gold, precious' — though if you're tracing it as a surname, Golden can also be an Anglicized form of the Irish Mac Ualghairg (McGoldrick), which has nothing to do with gold at all. Which meaning applies really depends on which path led you to the name.

Meaning & Origin of Golden

Meaning: Made of gold, precious — though as a surname it may instead be an unrelated Anglicized Irish name.

Origin: English, or Anglicized Irish surname (Mac Ualghairg / McGoldrick).

A common claim: Golden means 'made of gold' Actually: Accurate for the English word-name sense, but as a surname Golden can also be an Anglicization of the Irish Mac Ualghairg (McGoldrick), which has nothing to do with gold.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Golden

Popularity of Golden

Golden's high point on Social Security records was 1898, when it ranked #493 with 18 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #2673 with 49 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1880-2024.

Names Like Golden

These names share Golden’s style, era or origin.

• Adley
• Amory
• Arden
• Arlowe
• Arrow
• Ash

FAQ

What does the name Golden mean?

Made of gold, precious — though as a surname it may instead be an unrelated Anglicized Irish name. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Golden?

Golden is pronounced GOHL-den (IPA: /ˈgoʊldən/).

Is Golden a popular name right now?

Golden peaked at #493 in 1898 and is ranked #2673 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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