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Eden
Meaning: delight; paradise · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the Garden of Eden; the Hebrew word is usually linked to 'delight'. Used for both girls and boys.
Nicknames
Edie
Variants & related names
Edenne
Eden name art
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FAQ
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means “delight; paradise”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Eden a popular name?
Yes — Eden has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Eden?
Edie.
What are other forms of Eden?
Edenne.
Similar names
Mary · Sarah · Jane · Rachel · Rebecca · Ruth
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.