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Eden

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Eden

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

Eden is thought of as paradise. It is where Adam and Eve hung out, and is often the standard of what is the perfect place. With that in mind, Eden is a wonderful gender-neutral name that is great for your little perfect one! Keep reading to find out more about this baby name.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Eden:

Eden is Hebrew in origin. Derived from the Biblical Garden of Eden, meaning “delight”, it is given to both girls and boys. The first recorded use is from ancient Israel in the book of Genesis. The name can also mean “place of pleasure” and “blessed bear cub”.

Symbolism of the Name Eden:

Eden symbolizes perfection. It was the name of the Biblical Garden that was created by God for Adam and Eve.

Nicknames for the Name Eden:

It can be tough coming up with a good nickname for Eden. We're here to help. You have enough to stress about already! Take a look at our picks for great Eden nicknames:

baby name eden

Style of the Name Eden:

Classic

Gender of the Name Eden:

Eden is a gender-neutral name.

Pronunciation of the Name Eden:

e-den

Syllables in the Name Eden:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Eden:

The name Eden evokes a feeling of peace, perfection, and romance.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Eden:

Edyn, Eedyn, Eaden

Popularity of the Name Eden:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Eden was the 117th most popular girl name in 2022. It was ranked as the 411th most popular boy name in 2022.

Eaden, Eadin, Edan, Ede, Edena, Edene, Edenia, Edén, Edin, Edine, Edon, Edona, Edone, Edyn, and Edyne.

Great Middle Names for Eden and Their Meanings:

  • Angel (God’s messengers)
  • Blue (From the color)
  • Flynn (Descendant of Flann)
  • Kai (warrior, sea, rejoicer)
  • Lake (Body of water)
  • Nova (New, star)
  • Rain (Nature name)
  • Shae (Admirable)
  • True (Real, genuine)

Famous People with the Name Eden:

  • Eden Harel (MTV Europe VJ)
  • Eden Riegel (actress)
  • Eden Sher (actress)
  • Eden Taylor-Draper (actress)
  • Eden Espinosa (actress, singer)

Eden in Pop Culture:

  • Eden (character Disney's “Aladdin” films)
  • Eden Lord (character in the television series “Nip/Tuck”)
  • Eden(fictional planets in Dimension X in the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise)

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