Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Aidan

Aidan is the traditional Irish spelling of the anglicized form of the ancient Gaelic name "Aedan" and "Aodhan." These names are a derivative of the diminutive "aohd" meaning "little fire." The older Gaelic versions of the name were relatively common during the early medieval period and were borne by several important early Irish saints. Probably the most famous, the 7th century Saint Aidan of Iona, established a monastery in Northumbria which brought Christianity to the pagan Saxons.

All About the Baby Name – Aidan

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME AIDAN

The Number 2 personality in numerology is all about cooperation and balance. It's the number of diplomats and mediators. They are not leaders, but strive rather for harmony in partnerships. These are the peacemakers. Equality and fairness are important in their dealings, and they are willing to share power and responsibility to achieve a harmonious outcome. This personality is calm and patient, waiting for things to evolve instead of pushing aggressively for an outcome. They are good-natured and easy-going, and care deeply on an emotional and spiritual plane. Twos appreciate beauty and nature and are intent on making the world a better place.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME AIDAN

The name Aidan beats out “Aiden” in terms of timing. Aidan debuted on the U.S. popularity charts five years before its Americanized brother, Aiden. Nonetheless, Aiden (with an “e”) still remains the preferred spelling among people in the United States (vs. Ireland), and Aidan comes in second place. The highest that Aidan has gotten on the charts is at position #39 in 2003. Americans have been imaginative with their spelling of this particular name. Other variations on the Top 1000 boy names list in the United States are: Aidyn, Ayden, Aydan, Aydin, Aaden, and Aden. The preferred spelling in Ireland is Aidan, but in the U.S. it’s Aiden with an “e”. Despite their love of Celtic names, we guess Americans are still adamant about differentiating themselves from the pack. If you want to remain faithful to your Irish roots, go with Aidan.

Quick Facts

ON AIDAN

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Celtic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

147

PRONUNCIATION:

A-din

SIMPLE MEANING:

Little fire

Characteristics

OF AIDAN

Cooperative

Considerate

Compassionate

Nurturing

Sensitive

Patient

Loving

Kind

Gracious

Balanced

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Aidan

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME AIDAN

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Aidan

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME AIDAN

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Aidan


Popular Songs

ON AIDAN

Aidan
an instrumental song by Blazin' Fiddles

Waltz for Aidan
an instrumental song by Mogwai

Famous People

NAMED AIDAN

Aidan Quinn (actor)
Aidan Gillen (actor)

Children of Famous People

NAMED AIDAN

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Aidan

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME AIDAN

Saint Aidan was born an Irishman in the 7th century who eventually became a Christian monk on the island of Iona off the shores of Scotland. In his time, the Roman Empire had already spread Christianity to northern Europe, but the English were still predominately pagan worshipers due to the Anglo-Saxon invasions. Saint Alban is a venerated Irish saint credited with spreading Christianity throughout Britain. He was even considered a possible patron saint of the United Kingdom.

Saint Aidan was born an Irishman in the 7th century who eventually became a Christian monk on the island of Iona off the shores of Scotland. In his time, the Roman Empire had already spread Christianity to northern Europe, but the English were still predominately pagan worshipers due to the Anglo-Saxon invasions. Saint Aidan is a venerated Irish saint credited with spreading Christianity throughout Britain. He was even considered a possible patron saint of the United Kingdom.