Walden

Walden Meaning & Origin

About Walden
The name "Walden" is of Old English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the words "wald," meaning "rule" or "power," and "den," meaning "valley" or "settlement." Therefore, the name "Walden" can be interpreted as "ruler of the valley" or "powerful settlement." It is often associated with strength, leadership, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Walden are male.

Walden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.13% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTN', 'FLTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walden in Braille

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

The name Walden in braille

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

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

The name Walden in sign language

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