UnisexOld English origin

Hayden: name meaning and origin

HAY-duhn

Hayden is a unisex name of Old English origin that means “hay valley”.

Hayden at a glance

Meaning
“hay valley”
Gender
Unisex
Origin
Old English
Pronunciation
HAY-duhn
Other forms
Haydn, Haiden, Haden

Where the name Hayden comes from

Hayden is an English surname from place names, usually explained as “hay valley” in Old English. It became a first name in the late 20th century. It is mostly given to boys, but it is also used for girls.

Famous people named Hayden

  • Hayden Panettiere (actress)

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