Alden
Meaning of Alden
Alden—pronounced AWL-den—springs from the Old English roots “eald” and “wine,” literally “old friend,” and the name wears that meaning like a well-loved leather jacket: comfortable, sturdy, and always in style. Picture a sun-splashed English meadow where two lifelong compañeros trade stories; that easy, loyal vibe is baked right into the syllables. History adds extra seasoning: John Alden signed the Mayflower Compact, giving the name a whiff of colonial adventure, while modern bearers like actor Alden Ehrenreich keep it bright on today’s marquees. In the U.S. charts, Alden has danced a slow salsa—sometimes dipping into the 600s, lately twirling back up toward the 400s—never too flashy, never disappearing, just gliding with understated charm. Parents who crave something familiar yet fresh love that balance, as if they’ve discovered a secret beach moments before sunrise. Alden’s gentle strength suits a future poet, coder, or fútbol star equally well, and its meaning—“old friend”—feels like a lifelong promise: wherever he roams, the world will greet him with a warm abrazo and an invitation to stay a while.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AWL-den (/'ɔːldən/)
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Notable People Named Alden
| Alden Richards is an acclaimed Filipino actor, presenter, and director celebrated for his award-winning roles in romantic and historical dramas. |
| Alden Lee Mason was an American painter from Washington, known for his abstract and figurative art, who taught at the University of Washington for over 30 years and has works in major museums like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. |
| Alden John Bell was the Catholic bishop of Sacramento from 1962 to 1979. |
| Alden Ehrenreich is an American actor who gained acclaim for his lead role in the 2016 film Hail, Caesar! |
| Alden Albert Nowlan was a Canadian poet, novelist, and playwright. |
| Alden Jones is an American writer and educator whose memoir "The Blind Masseuse" was longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogal Award for the Art of the Essay. |
| Alden Carter - Alden R. Carter is an acclaimed American writer best known for his award-winning young adult novels and non-fiction. |
| Alden Sprague Sanborn was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as Mayor of Madison and held various judicial and legislative roles in Wisconsin. |
| Alden Glenwood Glauch was a major general in the U.S. Air Force who commanded the Twenty-First Air Force at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. |
| Alden W. Clausen - Alden Winship "Tom" Clausen served as President of the World Bank from 1981 to 1986 and was president and CEO of Bank of America in 1970 and again in 1986. |
| Alden R. Hatch was an American writer, the son of a Wall Street broker and brother of novelist and screenwriter Eric S. Hatch. |
| Alden Sanborn - Alden Ream "Zeke" Sanborn was an American rower who won a gold medal in the men's eight at the 1920 Olympics and served as a U.S. Naval Aviator. |
| Alden Todd was an American author acclaimed for his book "Finding Facts Fast" and for winning a Silver Gavel Award for "Justice on Trial: The Case of Louis D. Brandeis." |
| Alden Bradford was an American politician, clergyman, and author who served as the fifth Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. |
| Alden Vaughan - Alden T. Vaughan was an American historian at Columbia University, renowned for his research on Native American and settler relations in 17th-18th century New England, with his works widely held in libraries. |
