Name Hayden Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Hayden

Hayden is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Hayden thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Hayden?

The first name Hayden is a derivative of the German family name Haydn (in honor of the composer Joseph Haydn). Besides, Hayden derived from an English place name. It is a name for girls and boys.

What does the name Hayden mean?

Hayden means “heather” (from Germanic “heidano”) and “hay valley” or “hay hill” (from Old English “heg” = hay + “denu” = hill/valley).

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