Aidan
Irish
"little and fiery"
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Updated Thu Apr 24 2025
Aidan Origin and Meaning
The name Aidan is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "little and fiery".
Aidan is an ancient Irish saint's name with a fire meaning that's mega popular for boys, most often spelled as Aiden. The name is occasionally used for girls, sometimes as Aidyn or Ayden, as well. Aidan was the name of a famous seventh-century Irish saint, and is related to the Irish word for fire.
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