Selden

English

"from the house on the hill"

Selden Origin and Meaning

The name Selden is a boy's name.

Selden is a masculine name with Old English origins, historically used as both a surname and given name. Derived from elements meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessed,' it carries positive connotations of luck and prosperity. As a first name, Selden peaked in popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has remained quite rare throughout its history. The name has literary and intellectual associations through figures like John Selden, a noted 17th-century English jurist and scholar. With its soft consonants and distinctive sound, Selden offers a refined alternative to more common names. Its rarity gives it a distinguished quality while still being straightforward to spell and pronounce, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth.

Famous People Named Selden

• Selden Palmer Spencer U.S. Senator from Missouri
• (Cary) Selden Rodman American poet and author
• Selden Edwards American novelist
• Selden Herbert Long British WWI flying ace
• Selden Connor Gile American painter
• Robert Selden Duvall American actor
• Selden Smith American actress

The name Selden in Pop Culture

• Selden character in "The Hound of the Baskervilles"