Irish
Derived from Old English, meaning 'valley of the woods.' This name reflects a soul that is deeply connected to the natural world, suggesting a grounded, serene, and thoughtful personality with a love for peace and quiet exploration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,608 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1948 |
| Most recent | 1970 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Walden Bello (Sociologist and International Analyst) · Walden Robert Cassotto (Legendary singer and actor known professionally as Bobby Darin) · Walden O'Dell (Executive and former CEO of Diebold) · Walden Martin (Olympic silver medalist in cycling) · Walden Schmidt (Tech billionaire character in the sitcom Two and a Half Men)
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