Aidan

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I really like the name but, as a teacher, I've taught lots of naughty Aidans! Anyone had a different experience and able to convince me otherwise?

I know an Aidan and he is absolutely lovely! I think it’s a great name.

I don't usually 'den'/dan ending names.
They just scream chav to me.
However Aidan us lovely and classic
and quire uncommon now. Although I prefer it spelt Aiden

I don't like it.
Especially not with the sea of Haydan, Braydan, Kaydan, Raydan and Jaydens

I like Aidan (with this spelling). It's a classic saint's name.

Love the name and know an Aidan who’s an absolute gentleman

Aidan turner 😍🤤😍

It’s pretty popular at my son’s school! It’s ok though.
I don’t believe in “naughty names” (also a teacher) so don’t let that put you off.

My least liked name, sorry.

I like Aidan as a name. But I have to admit that the only small boy (age 9) I know with this name is quite naughty!

Love the Irish version Aodhan

Lovely name

My first impressions of Aidan are quite positive. Think Aidan Quinn of Pratical Magic, Legends of the Fall and Avalon.

Handsome, charming, honourable, honest, hardworking, decent, kind, charismatic. Someone who takes care of his family. A loving father and husband. A friend you can trust to have your back through hard times. Protective but not overbearing. Confident and assertive yet, never aggressive or abusive. Settles disputes calmly and effectively. Good natured. Thoughtful and will always hold hands with his wife. Carries his son or daughter on his shoulders when they are young. Offers money to the homeless when he has extra money in his pocket, but never tells anyone about it. Doesn't talk a lot, but when he does, people listen. Firm but fair. Loves animals, especially dogs. When he smiles, his eyes smile with him.

Good luck on your name quest! And, congratulations if you are expecting!

In Ireland Aidan is a solid and sensible name perceived the way Daniel (for example) would be in the UK. Some people on MN however seem to think it's on a par with calling your child Chavvius Maximus.

It’s a lovely name

Lovely.

MissLane that made me laugh! Quite the character reference for all the Aidans out there

I'd forgotten about Aidan Quinn. He was a handsome devil back in the day.

I love it, good solid name.

It's a perfectly nice Irish name. I like it a lot.

Thank you, Villainess!!! I'm glad you like it!

I can't help it though, I've always been this way. I hear a name and suddenly their whole life story is in my head. I guess, I'm just weird that way. DH thinks it's endearing. I prefer his view, to mine. HA!

Aidan Quinn, yes! I know! Wasn't he the dreamiest?! swoon

I loveee Aidan. Strong and lovely name.

Love it

Great name but I am irish so probably biased

One of my favourite boys' names. My DB is Aidan and he is lovely. Would have used the name myself but I have two DB's so wouldn't have been fair.

And what about Aidan Turner!

I know three Aidans - all are super nice boys, well behaved. One of them is particularly academically brilliant/genius. I think it's a nice name. Only positive associations.