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Aidan

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JollyGreenLemur · 18/03/2026 20:48

What do you think of the name Aidan?

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RudolphRNR · 25/03/2026 01:07

It’s a lovely name. Classic, but not old fashioned.

Handrearedmagpie · 25/03/2026 01:03

Lovely name. Wish I’d used it!

puddingandsun · 25/03/2026 01:00

Aidan is great!
Timeless but not overly used, esp spelled like that.

KayEmAy · 25/03/2026 00:47

I really like Aiden!

binnibonnieboo · 22/03/2026 22:29

BeFairOliveBear · 22/03/2026 22:24

I'm Irish and think of it as an older mans name.

Yes, I was about to say the same. Was very common in my youth but old fashioned now

BeFairOliveBear · 22/03/2026 22:24

I'm Irish and think of it as an older mans name.

Seemslikely · 19/03/2026 23:21

I think it’s a bit bland and dull although I appear to be in a minority with that view.

DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2026 23:18

Pinkskyandblue · 19/03/2026 23:01

Aodhán isn’t usually pronounced the same way though.

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No, you're right, it's not. I should have said that in my post.

Pinkskyandblue · 19/03/2026 23:01

DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2026 22:30

I've always liked Aidan, and also the Irish spelling Aodhán. Lovely name.

Aodhán isn’t usually pronounced the same way though.

EggplantSurprise · 19/03/2026 22:49

SprogletsMum · 18/03/2026 20:54

I have an Aidan, everyone spells it Aiden drives me mad

That would be the sole potential drawback for me. Otherwise a fine classic.

BauhausOfEliott · 19/03/2026 22:47

I think it’s a really nice name.

DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2026 22:30

I've always liked Aidan, and also the Irish spelling Aodhán. Lovely name.

Giraffehaver · 19/03/2026 22:27

I know a real charmer called Aidan. Knows a lot of ladies if you catch my drift

LilyLemonade · 19/03/2026 21:45

Lovely name.

Favouritefruits · 19/03/2026 18:45

Love it! It’s not weird but it’s not popular, perfect combo!

Thedogscollar · 19/03/2026 18:45

Hi @JollyGreenLemur
It's a perfectly lovely name plus it sounds great whatever age you are, baby right through to adulthood. If you like it that's ALL that matters.

Orphlids · 19/03/2026 18:39

I really like it. I agree with PP, it somehow manages to sound rather sweet but masculine at the same time. I’d expect an Aidan to be a decent chap.

Newthreadnewme11 · 19/03/2026 07:37

I like it. Makes me think of both St Aidan and Aidan from SATC. My favourite of carrie’s love interests! Very sweet but also manly. Good name

MonsteraDeliciosa · 19/03/2026 07:33

I always think an Aidan is going to be a lovely, kind person. No idea why, just has that vibe for me.
So yes, I like it!

HortiGal · 19/03/2026 07:28

Aidan is one of my sons in law, lovely kind gentle man.
Name means little fire/fiery one 🤣

JoanChitty · 19/03/2026 07:00

It’s my lovely husbands name! Like @AndresyFiorella he hated it as a child but it suits him so well. Like the original Aidan of Lindisfarne he is a kind and gentle man.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 19/03/2026 06:48

Lovely, historical name.

teaandtoastwouldbenice · 18/03/2026 21:45

Would have chosen it for 1st if a boy but had a girl, so she’s Ada

Calliopespa · 18/03/2026 21:39

SATC

jackstini · 18/03/2026 21:27

Love it, only know 1 who is 17

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