Aidan
Pronunciation: AY-din (key)
Origin of the name Aidan:
Anglicized form of the Irish Aodhan (little fiery one).
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I fell for the name Aidan when I saw "Desperately Seeking Susan" starring Aidan Quinn, back in the 80's.
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Actor Aidan Quinn
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Aidan Shaw, played by John Corbett, on 'Sex in the City'.
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Global Popularity of the Name Aidan
- #26 in Canada (Ontario)
- #37 in Scotland
- #50 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #51 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #59 in United States
- #63 in Australia (Victoria)
- #65 in Ireland
- #68 in Canada (Alberta)
- #79 in England
- #250 in Canada (Quebec)
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