Arden
Arden is a unisex name of Celtic origin meaning “eagle valley, high.” Connected to the ancient Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, immortalized by Shakespeare in 'As You Like It.'
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how do you pronounce Arden?
AR-den
where does the name Arden come from?
From a root meaning high, Arden is a locational surname and given name taken from any of three English places called Arden: in the North Riding of Yorkshire, in Cheshire, or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire.
The name may derive from Celtic words meaning 'high' or 'eagle.' It carries associations of wild woodland, literary romance, and natural elevation.
how popular is this name?
Arden has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 63 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 81. It peaked at #466 in 1934, and ranked #942 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #942 |
| 1950 | #767 |
| 1940 | #581 |
| 1934 | #466 |
| 1930 | #508 |
| 1920 | #590 |
| 1910 | #729 |
| 1890 | #884 |
| 1881 | #866 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Arden fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Arden
The Arden family of Warwickshire is one of only three English families able to trace their ancestry to before 1066.
who are famous people named Arden?
- The Forest of Arden (Shakespeare's As You Like It)
- Eve Arden (American actress, stage name derived from this word)
what names are similar to Arden?
what names go well with Arden?
Sibling names that share Arden's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Arden
What does the name Arden mean?
Arden means “eagle valley, high”.
What is the origin of the name Arden?
Arden comes from the Celtic naming tradition.
How popular is the name Arden?
Arden ranked #942 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1934, at #466, and it has spent 63 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Arden a boy or girl name?
Arden is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Arden?
Arden is pronounced AR-den, with 2 syllables.
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