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Alden
Alden (name) means a male given name and surname of Old English origin, also the name of several small towns in the United States. Example: “Alden was named after his great-grandfather.”
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A male given name and surname of Old English origin, also the name of several small towns in the United States.
"Alden was named after his great-grandfather."
How to use Alden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English first name or surname meaning roughly "old friend."
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Etymology
From Old English Ealdwine, combining eald ("old") and wine ("friend").
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What does “Alden” mean?
The word “Alden” means a male given name and surname of Old English origin, also the name of several small towns in the United States. In plain terms, an English first name or surname meaning roughly "old friend.".
How do you use “Alden” in a sentence?
Here is “Alden” used in a sentence: “Alden was named after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Alden”?
“Alden” is a name.
Where does the word “Alden” come from?
The word “Alden” comes from Old English. From Old English Ealdwine, combining eald ("old") and wine ("friend").
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