What Does the Name Aidan Mean
The name Aidan comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Aidan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Aidan Name Meaning
Irish, Scottish, English (Modern)Anglicized form of AODHÁN. In the latter part of the 20th century it became popular in America due to its sound, since it uses the same fashionable aden suffix sound found in such...
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