Name meaning
Aiden Name Meaning - Little fire (Irish)
- Meaning
- Little fire
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- A-I-DE-N
Aiden means "Little fire" (Irish). Aiden is a boy name from Irish meaning "Little fire." Aiden is an anglicization of the Irish name Aodhán, meaning little fire.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Aiden is a boy name from Irish meaning "Little fire." Aiden is an anglicization of the Irish name Aodhán, meaning little fire.
Origin and Historical Usage
Aiden is an anglicization of the Irish name Aodhán, meaning little fire. It stems from the Celtic sun god Aodh. Saint Aidan was a beloved 7th-century monk who spread Christianity across northern England from Lindisfarne. Parents who choose Aiden often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- A-I-DE-N
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Irish countries, Aiden is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Little fire" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Ranked #13 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.
Notable People Named Aiden
- AAiden Turner
- AAidan Quinn
- AAiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
- AAidan Gillen
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Aidan — alternate form of Aiden
- Ayden — alternate form of Aiden
- Aden — alternate form of Aiden
- Aydan — alternate form of Aiden
- Aedan — alternate form of Aiden
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