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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Little fire, born of fire

Aidan is a gender-neutral name of Celtic origins that is sure to ignite baby’s spirit. Coming from the Irish name Aodhán and Welsh name Aeddan, this name translates to “born of fire” or “little fire.” Fire is such a vital element of life, as it provides warmth and clears the path for regrowth, giving baby plenty of inspiration. Aidan is also a wonderful choice for mythology lovers, since it comes from Aodh, the old Celtic god of the sun. If you can sense that baby is going to have a blazing personality, the name Aidan is sure to teach them to keep their fire burning.