Meaning of Arden Arden comes from the Hebrew word for the garden of Eden, meaning a place of solitude and great beauty. Shakespeare used the name an an homage to his mother, whose name was Mary Arden, when he named the solitary and beautiful forest in his play.

The name “Arden” is believed to come from the Old English word “arde” or “earn,” meaning “eagle,” combined with “dun,” which means “hill.” Hence, the name Arden signifies “eagle hill” or “eagle’s den.” Arden can also have Gaelic roots and is said to be a variant of the Irish name “Ardan,” which means “high aspiration” or “high ambition.”

What does Arden mean? Arden ▲ as a girls' name (also used less commonly as boys' name Arden) is pronounced AR-den. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Arden is "great forest". Literary: the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" was a magically beautiful place.

The different meanings of the name Arden are: American meaning: Lofty expectations; eager English meaning: Ardent and sincere Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Eagerness Latin meaning: A dwelling place Teutonic meaning: Passionate