Holden
Holden (name) means a surname.
Word forms
Holdens plural
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‘_____!’ Mrs Spencer said. ‘How lovely to see you! Come in, dear! Are you frozen to death?’ I think she was glad to see me. She liked me. At least, I think she did.
Etymology
From Middle English holden, from Old English healden, from Proto-West Germanic *haldan. By surface analysis, hold + -en.
Rhymes for Holden
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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.