English place name

Arden

Arden is a literary, nature-adjacent name with a polished modern sound.

Say it
AR-den
Meaning
Often associated with a valley, forest, or place name tradition.
Gender
unisex

Arden is familiar as an English place name and literary association. It has a clean two-syllable rhythm and works for families who want something recognizable but not overused.

Style

Arden sits between nature name, surname name, and literary name. That flexibility is part of its appeal.