Elden as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Elden

What is the meaning of the name Elden ?

The baby name Elden is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛldən/ (EL-den).

Elden is English in Origin.

Elden is an English given name and surname with Old English roots. It most often represents a spelling variant of Eldon, a habitational surname from the Durham place-name meaning “Ælla’s hill” (from the personal name Ælla + dūn, hill). In other lines it aligns with Alden, formed from eald + wine, “old friend,” so Elden can carry the dual sense of a place-based heritage and the warm meaning “old friend.”

Attested as a surname in medieval England, Elden gained use as a given name in the 19th century and enjoyed modest popularity in the United States through the early–mid 20th century before becoming a vintage choice. Notable bearers include pitcher Elden Auker and actor Elden Henson. Variant and related forms include Eldon, Eldin, and Alden; short forms include El and Den. While found as a surname in Scandinavia, its primary linguistic origin is English.