Aiden

Little fire.

Aiden is a boys’ name with Irish roots, meaning “little fire”. It is a spelling of Aidan, the English form of Aodhán. The diminutive belongs to that Irish name’s formation: the fire image comes from the older name Áed. In English, Aiden and Aidan have the same pronunciation, with a clear first syllable and a softer, unstressed ending. The e changes the written shape rather than this spoken rhythm. Aiden can feel easygoing and contemporary, while its fire meaning adds an image of warmth. That combination may appeal if you like a gentle sound with a more vivid meaning.

Etymology: An English spelling of Aidan, from Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh; the older root Áed means fire.