Unisex
Old English
2 syllables
Aspen
AS-pen
/ˈæs.pən/
"Trembling tree" — a crisp, nature-inspired name evoking snowy mountain beauty
Aspen is derived from the Old English aespe, referring to the aspen tree, famous for its trembling leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze. The name gained popularity as part of the nature-name trend and is also associated with Aspen, Colorado, the glamorous ski resort town. It sits comfortably as a fresh, unisex outdoors-inspired name with a distinctive mountain and wilderness character.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAs · pen
GenderUnisex
OriginOld English
Root WordAespe
MeaningAspen tree, trembling
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2018
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayApril 22
Nicknames
AspePenPenny
About the Name Aspen
Aspen means the aspen tree, from Old English aespe, a tree known for its quivering leaves.
Aspen comes from Old English and is also associated with the Colorado resort town beloved for skiing and nature.
Aspen has been rising steadily and entered the US top 200 in the late 2010s, popular for both boys and girls.
Aspen Rose, Aspen Grey, and Aspen Jade are crisp and evocative combinations.
Aspens are often seen as free-spirited, adventurous, and quietly graceful with a love of nature and open spaces.
The standard spelling is Aspen with no variants. It is the same as the tree and the place name.
Personality of Aspen
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aspen
Creativity
82%
Elegance
76%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
72%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Aspen
A
Aspen, Colorado
Iconic American ski resort town and cultural destination
A
Aspen (plant)
The trembling aspen, one of North America's most widespread trees
A
Aspen Manswell
Character from the TV show Suburgatory
Middle Names for Aspen
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aspen
Aspen Rose
Aspen Jade
Aspen Skye
Aspen Grey
Aspen River
Aspen Sage
Aspen Wren
Aspen Lane
Aspen Blair
Aspen Quinn
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History of Aspen
900
Aespe used in Old English to name the trembling aspen tree
1879
The town of Aspen, Colorado founded as a silver mining camp
1990
Aspen begins being used as a given name in the United States
2018
Aspen enters the US top 200, cementing its place among popular nature names
Numerology & Symbolism of Aspen
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Clear Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Snowdrop
Aspen Around the World
How Aspen is written in different languages and scripts
أسبن
Arabic
アスペン
Japanese
Аспен
Russian
애스펀
Korean
阿斯彭
Chinese
Άσπεν
Greek
ऐस्पन
Hindi
אספן
Hebrew
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