Bolden

Bolden Meaning & Origin

About Bolden
The name "Bolden" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bold," meaning "courageous" or "brave." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who displayed bold or fearless characteristics. As a first name, Bolden signifies strength, bravery, and a determined nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bolden are male.

Bolden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolden in Braille

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

The name Bolden in braille

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

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

The name Bolden in sign language

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