name
Uncommon
Holden
HOHL-duhn
Holden (name) means a family name.
name
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A family name.
2
A male first name that came from a family name.
"An acquaintance, Nygyl Bryyn, confirmed to CNN the profile and alias is that of Holden Matthews."
— Paul P. Murphy and Samira Said, Louisiana arson suspect expressed disgust with Baptist churches on Facebook (2019)
3
The name of a village in Alberta, Canada.
4
A lake in Lierne, Trøndelag, Norway.
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A lake in Steinkjer, Trøndelag, Norway.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
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A number of places in the United States: A town in Penobscot County, Maine.
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A number of places in the United States: A town in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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A number of places in the United States: A township in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
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A number of places in the United States: A city in Johnson County, Missouri.
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A number of places in the United States: An unorganized territory in Adams County, North Dakota.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Auglaize County and Hardin County, Ohio.
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A number of places in the United States: A town in Millard County, Utah.
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A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated town in Vermont.
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The name of a hamlet in Bolton-by-Bowland parish, Ribble Valley district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD7749).
noun
1
A make of car that started out in Australia.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Holdens
Etymology
Comes from Middle English holden, which developed from Old English healden, from Proto-West Germanic *haldan. By surface analysis, it is formed from hold + -en.
Rhymes for Holden
See all rhymes for Holden →Frequently asked questions
What does “Holden” mean?
The word “Holden” means a surname.
How do you pronounce “Holden”?
“Holden” is pronounced HOHL-duhn (/ˈhoʊldən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Holden” in a sentence?
Here is “Holden” used in a sentence: “An acquaintance, Nygyl Bryyn, confirmed to CNN the profile and alias is that of Holden Matthews.”
What part of speech is “Holden”?
Depending on how it is used, “Holden” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Holden” a common word?
“Holden” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Holden” have?
“Holden” has 17 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname.
Is Holden a surname, a given name, or a car brand?
Holden functions in all three ways: it is a surname, a male given name transferred from that surname, and separately the name of a car brand originating in Australia. Context determines which meaning applies.
What is Holden as a car brand known for?
Holden is a brand of car (automobile) that originated in Australia. As a brand name it is unrelated in meaning to the personal name Holden, even though they share the same spelling.
Is Holden used as a place name anywhere?
Yes, Holden is the name of numerous places, including villages, towns, and lakes across countries such as Canada, Norway, the United States, and England. These place names generally derive from the same surname rather than the other way around.
