Names like Aidan

Aidan is a two-syllable Irish name that ends in -an. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.

The same sound

Two syllables, ending the same way as Aidan.

Rowan Irish · little redhead; rowan tree

Brian Irish · traditionally "noble, high," its old Celtic root debated; the name of Brian Boru, the high king who broke Viking power in Ireland, which kept it beloved there for a millennium. A mid-century American everyman that still reads friendly and honest

Keegan Irish · from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, 'descendant of Aodhagán', a double diminutive of Aodh 'fire'

Declan Irish · meaning uncertain; the Irish form Deaglán probably begins with dag, "good"

The same roots

Also Irish names, from the tradition Aidan comes from.

Kieran Irish · "little dark one"

Liam Irish · the short form Ireland made of Uilliam, or William, "will" and "helmet"; a nickname that went out on its own, left Ireland, and climbed to #1 in America for a record run. Brisk, warm, and complete at four letters

Aiden Irish · "little fire," the anglicized Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, the old Celtic god of fire; a seventh-century Irish saint's name that America respelled and turned into the sound of a generation, the -aden wave of the 2000s

Callan Irish · traditionally translated as 'battle-strong', from Cathal

The same feel

Also classic and modern names.

Lochlan Scottish · variant of Lachlan, 'land of lochs' (i.e. Norway)

Darian Persian · variant of Darius, 'possessing goodness'

Kalvin Latin · variant spelling of Calvin, from Latin calvus, 'bald'

Jaysen Greek · modern respelling of Jason, traditionally 'healer'

Names of the same moment

Each of these is at its highest in the 2000s, the same decade as Aidan, on a similar curve.

Teegan Irish · modern respelling of Teagan, traditionally 'little poet'

Caelan Irish · modern form of Caolan, traditionally 'slender'

Deegan Irish · anglicized from Ó Duibhginn, traditionally 'dark-haired'

Kyan Irish · modern coinage, phonetic blend of Kian and Ryan

The full Aidan page: meaning, origin and 130 years of records

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