Bladen

Bladen Meaning & Origin

About Bladen
The name "Bladen" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "blæd" which means "leaf" or "blade." As a surname, it could refer to someone who lived near a prominent leafy tree or had a connection to nature. As a given name, "Bladen" can be seen as a modern variant of the name "Blayden" or "Brayden," which gained popularity in recent years. It is often associated with qualities like strength, resilience, and a connection to the natural world.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bladen are male.

Bladen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbleɪdən/
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('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bladen in Braille

Here's how to represent Bladen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bladen in braille

How to Spell the Name Bladen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bladen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bladen in sign language

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