Hayden (given name)
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.jpg) Hayden is a variant of Haydn derived in honour of Josef Haydn (pictured) |
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| Gender | Masculine |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old High German |
| Derivation | heidano |
| Meaning | heathen |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Haydn, Haydon |
| Related names | Haydn (surname) |
| See also | Hayden (surname) |
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Hayden is a given name in the English language. The name is variant of the given name Haydn, which is derived from the surname Haydn in honour of composer Josef Haydn (1732-1809). The surname Haydn originated as a respelling of the nickname Heiden, meaning "heathen". The name is derived from the Middle High German heiden, and from the Old High German heidano.[1]
The form Haydn is generally considered a masculine given name.[1] The popularity of Hayden has been influenced by the popularity of similar sounding names such as Aidan, Braden, Caden, and Jaden.[2]
[edit] People
- Hayden Carruth (1921–2008), American poet and literary critic
- Hayden Christensen (born 1981), Canadian actor known for his Star Wars roles
- Hayden Epstein (born 1981), American NFL football player
- Hayden Foxe (born 1977), Australian football (soccer) player
- Hayden Fry (born 1929), former NCAA Division I-A college football coach
- Hayden Mullins (born 1979), English football player
- Hayden Paddon (born 20 April 1987), New Zealand rally driver
- Hayden Panettiere (born 1989), American actress
- Hayden Turner (born 1966), Australian television presenter and zookeeper
- Hayden White (born 1928), historian
- Hayden Desser, musician
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006), A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford Paperback Reference (2nd ed.), Oxford University Press, p. 120, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1
- ^ Rosenkrantz, Linda, and Satran, Pamela Redmond (2007). The Baby Name Bible. St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 978-0-312-35220-2, p. 343
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