What Does the Name Auden Mean?

Auden is a unisex name of English (Old English) origin meaning “old friend.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Auden
Gender	unisex
Origin	English (Old English)
Meaning	old friend
Variants	Audan, Audin, Aldwin, Alden
Popularity	A literary-flavored modern given name most popular in the United States, used for both girls and boys with slightly higher use for girls.

The meaning and origin of Auden

The name Auden means “old friend” and has English (Old English) origins. Derived from the Old English personal name Ealdwine, composed of 'eald' (old) and 'wine' (friend), so 'old friend.' Its modern use as a given name is strongly influenced by the poet W. H. Auden, whose surname descends from this name.

Variants and related names

Auden is related to several other names you may recognize: Audan, Audin, Aldwin, Alden. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Auden?

A literary-flavored modern given name most popular in the United States, used for both girls and boys with slightly higher use for girls.

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