Hayden
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Origin of the name Hayden:
Transferred use of the English surname derived from several place-names. It is from the Old English elements hēg (hay) and denu (valley); hēg (hay) and dun (hill); and hege (hedge) and dun (hill). Alternatively, the name is from the Irish Gaelic ÓhÉideáin and ÓhÉidín (descendant of Eideán or Éidín). The names are derived from éideadh (clothing).
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My son is names Hayden and it fits him perfectly! It is unique enough where not everyone has the same name but not too out there. The only draw back is people sometimes think his name is Aidan and there are many popular names that rhyme with his-Aidan, Brayden, Kaiden, etc. But, overall most people compliment us on his name and say it suits his personality.
It's a pity that a few morons have given this name to girls.
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Hayds – pet form.
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Heathen or Fire (German)
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Hayden Christensen, actor (Star Wars Episode II & III)
Hayden Fry, college football coach
Hayden Paniettierre, actress (best known for television series Heroes)- Hayden in song, story & screen: | Edit
TV "Coach" Hayden Fox
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Global Popularity of the Name Hayden
- #20 in Canada (Saskatchewan)
- #36 in Canada (Alberta)
- #38 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #41 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #44 in Australia (Victoria)
- #76 in United States
- #81 in England
- #92 in Scotland
- #128 in Canada (Quebec)
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