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Hayden
Meaning: hay valley · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname from a place name, 'hay valley' or 'heathy hill'. Used for boys and girls.
Famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Christensen (actor)
Nicknames
Hay
Variants & related names
Haydn, Haden
Hayden name art
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FAQ
What does the name Hayden mean?
Hayden means “hay valley”. It comes from English.
Is Hayden a popular name?
Yes — Hayden has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Hayden?
Hay.
What are other forms of Hayden?
Haydn, Haden.
Similar names
Edwin · Wade · Archer · Sonny · Jack · Hudson
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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.