Aiden

Aiden is a traditional name perfect for those baby boys who are fiery and full of personality. This name will particularly suit redheaded babies as well, as it has connotations of fire.

Detailed Meaning

This name can be traced to both Gaelic and Celtic origin. The translation of both origins relates to fire, to be full of fire or bright with fire.

Famous People With This Name

Famous Aidens include: Irish footballer Aiden McGeady, who currently plays for Preston North End and is on loan from Everton. Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor, best known for his role in th American television series ‘Game of Thrones.’ Aidan Turner is also an Irish actor who played the role of Kili in ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ and is currently in the new BBC series, ‘Poldark,’ playing the main character.

Possible Nicknames

A possible nickname for Aiden could be Aid or Aide.

Related Names

An alternative spelling of Aiden is Aidan.

Stories Featuring This Name

J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire’ novel includes a fictional character named Aidan Lynch. Aiden Pearce is the main protagonist from the video shooter game ‘Watch Dogs.’ Aiden is also the name of characters from ‘Being Human,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ and ‘CSI: NY.’