English Explanatory Dictionary

Jayden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A unisex given name originating as a coinage.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒeɪdn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jayden.wav

Word forms

Jayden Jaden Jaiden

Etymology

Invented at the end of the 20th century by American parents who wanted to combine the initial "J" with the fashionable sound of Aidan, Braden, Caden and Hayden. It has been unisex from the very beginning because it resembles both Jay and Jade.

Related words

Jadon Jaydon
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