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Alden
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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."
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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").