US Popularity Rank: 2595

Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Hay valley, hay hill; Hedged valley; Clothes; Armor

Perhaps best known by its more popular spelling of Hayden, Haiden is a gender-neutral alternate spelling that is both English and Irish in origin. It comes from the Old English words hēg, meaning “hay,” heg, meaning "hedge," and dūn, meaning “hill.” It commonly translates to "hay valley," "hay hill," or "hedged valley." These meanings evoke idyllic pastoral scenes that only add to its beauty. It can also come from the English last name Haddon, meaning "heather hill," and the Irish and Gaelic last name Ó hÉideáin, meaning "clothes" or "armor." With many alternative spellings possible, it is a one-of-a-kind name to give baby.