Unisex name · Hebrew

Eden

“Delight, paradise”

Meaning
Delight, paradise
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy or girl
Syllables
2
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Trendy, Religious
Used in
English-speaking countries, Hebrew (Israel)

What people expect from a Eden

Eden mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.

The meaning is about joy. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a creative soul, the star of the room, a happy kid.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Eden: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

100/100

Great choice

Eden

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Delight, paradise".
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Did you know?

In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.

The Upshot, New York Times (2015)

Questions about Eden

What does the name Eden mean?

Eden is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "Delight, paradise".

Is Eden a boy or girl name?

Eden is used for both boys and girls.

How popular is the name Eden?

Eden is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, Hebrew (Israel).

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