Boy
Irish / Gaelic
2 syllables
Aidan
AY-den
/ˈeɪ.dən/
"Little fire" — a spirited Irish name blazing with Celtic warmth and timeless energy
Aidan is an anglicized form of the Old Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the Celtic god of fire. The name was borne by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, the seventh-century Irish monk who brought Christianity to Northumbria and was renowned for his compassion and humility. Aidan had a massive revival in the late 1990s and 2000s, becoming one of the defining boy names of that generation.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAi · dan
GenderBoy
OriginIrish / Gaelic
Root WordAodh
MeaningLittle fire
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2003
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 31
Nicknames
AidDanAidy
About the Name Aidan
Aidan means little fire, as a diminutive of Aodh, the Irish Celtic god of fire.
Aidan is an anglicized form of the Old Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of the fire deity name Aodh.
Aidan was one of the most popular boys' names in the early 2000s and remains in the US top 300.
Aidan James, Aidan Patrick, and Aidan Michael are strong and classically Irish combinations.
Aidans are often seen as energetic, warm, and passionate with a bright, spirited Irish character.
Aidan and Aiden are both common spellings. Aodhán is the original Irish form, and Adan is an occasional variant.
Personality of Aidan
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aidan
Creativity
78%
Elegance
70%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
80%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named Aidan
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Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
Irish monk who founded Lindisfarne monastery and evangelized northern England
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Aidan Turner
Irish actor known for Poldark and The Hobbit
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Aidan Quinn
American actor of Irish heritage known for stage and screen work
Middle Names for Aidan
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aidan
Aidan James
Aidan Patrick
Aidan Michael
Aidan Thomas
Aidan Sean
Aidan Finn
Aidan Cole
Aidan Reid
Aidan Blake
Aidan Grant
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History of Aidan
600
Aodhán used in Ireland, derived from the Celtic fire god Aodh
651
Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne dies, leaving a legacy of compassionate Christian mission
1998
Aidan begins its rapid rise in the United States
2003
Aidan reaches peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Aidan
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Orange
💎
Lucky Stone
Fire Opal
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Poppy
Aidan Around the World
How Aidan is written in different languages and scripts
ايدن
Arabic
エイダン
Japanese
Эйдан
Russian
에이든
Korean
艾丹
Chinese
Άιντεν
Greek
एडन
Hindi
איידן
Hebrew
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