| Meaning | old friend |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Auden |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Au-den |
Literary, artistic, and quietly intellectual, Auden brings to mind creativity and thoughtful contemplation. This name appeals to parents who value culture, the arts, and the power of words. There's a certain poetic quality to Auden, an elegance that suggests someone who thinks deeply and expresses themselves eloquently. It's distinctive without being obscure, familiar to those who appreciate literature while remaining fresh and unexpected. Boys named Auden often develop rich inner lives, their name serving as a subtle encouragement toward creativity and self-expression. The name works beautifully in both casual and formal contexts, sophisticated enough for gallery openings yet approachable enough for playgrounds. Parents drawn to Auden typically value education, creativity, and intellectual curiosity, seeing their child's name as the first gift they can offer toward a life of learning and growth. It pairs wonderfully with classic or contemporary middle names and has a timeless quality that won't feel dated as trends shift. For families who want a name that whispers rather than shouts, that suggests depth and substance, Auden is an inspired choice.
| Audin |
| Audyn |
| Audun |
| Audan |
| Awden |
| Awdin |
| Awdyn |
| Awdun |
| Auddyn |
| Audden |
| Aud |
| Den |
| Audie |
| Denny |
| Auden McNamara | Actor |
| Auden Thumath | Musician |
| Auden Tate | Professional Football Player |
| Auden C. McClure | Author |
| Auden McKenzie | Film Producer |
| Auden Thornton | Actress |
| Auden Schilder | Visual Artist |
| Auden B. Schendler | Environmental Activist |
| Auden T. Rowley | Journalist |
| Auden Oldrey | Surgeon |
| Auden A. Poe | Poet |
| Auden Price | Entrepreneur |
| Auden Gill | Historian |
| Auden Mason Diaper | Politician |
| Auden A. Sherrod | Physicist |
| Auden J. Cannon | Philosopher |
| Auden B. Elliott | Educator |
| Auden Gillis | Psychologist |
| Auden T. Lozano | Architect |
| Auden R. Butler | Lawyer |
| Auden Greenleaf | Wizarding character in a fantasy novel |
| Auden Rivers | Space adventurer in a sci-fi series |
| Auden Blackthorn | Heroic knight in a medieval fantasy tale |
| Auden Hartley | Detective in a mystery novel |
| Auden Turner | Time traveler in a science fiction movie |
| Auden Nightshade | Vampire protagonist in a horror story |
| Auden Steelheart | Superhero in a comic book series |
| Auden Silverwood | Elven prince in a fantasy epic |
| Auden Stormrider | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure |
| Auden Crossfire | Spy in a thriller novel |
| Auden Falconer | Ancient warrior in a historical fiction book |
| Auden Darkwood | Sorcerer in a fantasy game |
| Auden Stoneheart | Dwarf hero in a mythical tale |
| Auden Moonshadow | Stealthy thief in a fantasy world |
| Auden Ironhelm | Barbarian warrior in an action-packed story |
| Auden Winterbourne | Gentleman in a Regency romance novel |
| Auden Swiftstrike | Samurai in a martial arts movie |
| Auden Silverbrook | Young wizard-in-training in a fantasy series |
| Auden Firebrand | Revolutionary leader in a dystopian novel |
| Auden Wilder | Adventurer in a children's fantasy book |