Aideen
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aideen is an Irish name meaning “little fire”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.96% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aideen
Aideen is a charming and popular female name of Irish Gaelic (Irish) origin, widely used in Ireland and beyond. It is an Anglicized form of the Old Irish name Áedín, which is a diminutive of Áed, meaning "fire" or "fiery one."
Meaning Comments
- Cheetha1574: Wouldn't this be an anglicization of Éadaoin, the more modern Irish form? Because Étaín is AY-teen, not AY-deen. And Éadaoin is EH-deen (but in an English pronunciation would sound more like AY-deen). [noted -ed]
- Sl1m_shady11: Not a fan, but it looks much better than Aidan on a girl. I hope people realize that this is a separate Irish name from Aidan and don't think it's a variant of Aidan.
- Mvikings_34: Pretty.
Gender Usage of the Name Aideen
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aideen is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Aideen
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aideen is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 23.5M births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.10M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aideen was last recorded at #587 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2024) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #459 in 1964. Its lowest recorded position was #1,411 in 2008. Over the last 5 years (2019–2024) the name rose 582 places (from #1,169 to #587).
Characteristics of the Name Aideen
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aideen features a two-syllable, end-stress phonation that sounds soft and lyrical. Its association with figures such as Aideen of Howth in romantic lore fosters a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Aideen
Middle names used with AideenMethodology
Aideen is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Aideen Marie · Aideen Mary · Aideen Patricia · Aideen Gaynor
Middle name suggestions for AideenMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aideen is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Aideen Marie · Aideen Monet · Aideen Mcgee · Aideen Maree · Aideen Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aideen
Sound Like Aideen Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aitana · Adina · Atene · View all 43 names
Spelled Like Aideen Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aidee
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Amy · Ava · Eva · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aideen Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Joanne · Colleen · Yvonne · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Aideen in ASL
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Comments on the name Aideen
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Afbiscaia10
Aideen Nicholson (1927 – 2019) was an Irish-born social worker and Canadian politician.
Enchant1610
Aideen O'Kelly (1936 – 2015) was an Irish actress of stage and television, who worked in both Ireland and the United States. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Othello in 1982.
Dyer_expert
Aideen Hayden is an Irish former Labour Party politician who served as a Senator from 2011 to 2016, after being nominated by the Taoiseach.
Football010
The main character of Not My Problem is Aileen Cleary.
Jonhadden223
Not to be confused with Aiden.