| Meaning | valley dweller |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Da-len |
About Dalen
Uncommon yet intuitive, this two-syllable choice offers freshness without forcing parents into completely uncharted territory. Dalen possesses a gentle strength, conveying capability without aggression or harshness. The name's construction follows familiar phonetic patterns while avoiding overuse, creating that coveted sweet spot of recognition without saturation. Its sound profile remains neutral enough to avoid strong personality associations, allowing each bearer to shape the name's character through their own actions and choices. Parents who want something different but not bizarre will find Dalen hits the mark perfectly. The name ages well, imaginable on both a kindergartener and a senior executive with equal comfort. Its spelling presents no particular challenges, reducing the frustration of constant corrections throughout life. Dalen works across various cultural contexts without losing its essential identity, demonstrating admirable adaptability. The name leaves room for nicknames if desired while standing perfectly well on its own merits.
Nicknames for Dalen
| Dal |
| Dale |
| Lenny |
| Daly |
Famous People Named Dalen
| Dalen Spratt | Reality TV personality - Ghost Brothers |
| Dalen Terry | College basketball player |
| Dalen Cuff | Sports broadcaster |
| Dalen Hayes | NFL football player |
| Dalen Thompson | Actor |
| Dalen Breen | Singer-songwriter |
| Dalen Singleton | Professional skateboarder |
| Dalen Minnette | Musician - Wallows and actor |
| Dalen Fuchs | Visual artist |
| Dalen McMorris | Track and field athlete |
| Dalen Armstrong | Soccer player |
| Dalen Stanford | Rugby player and commentator |
| Dalen Kuchta | Chef and restaurateur |
| Dalen Seay | Basketball player |
| Dalen Gardner | Wrestler |
| Dalen Lee | Drummer - The Classic Crime |
| Dalen Givens | Radio host and DJ |
| Dalen Blair | Motocross racer |
| Dalen Kerns | Mixed martial artist |
| Dalen Landis | Photographer |
Characters Named Dalen
| Dalen Quaice | Star Trek - The Next Generation character |
| Dalen Forge | Character in the video game "Mass Effect" |
| Dalen Elenion | Character in the book "Mistborn" by Brandon Sanderson |
| Dalen Haldreith | Character in the novel "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie |
| Dalen Stirling | Character in the book "The Lives of Christopher Chant" by Diana Wynne Jones |
| Dalen Gunray | Star Wars character |
| Dalen Kalliam | Character in the book "The Traitor Baru Cormorant" by Seth Dickinson |
| Dalen Oberos | Character in the video game "Divinity - Original Sin 2" |
| Dalen Christensen | Character in the movie "Midnight Special" |
| Dalen Schneider | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Dalen Martell | Character in the TV series "Game of Thrones" |
| Dalen Alenko | Character in the video game "Mass Effect" |
| Dalen Quick | Character in the book "No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished" by Rachel Aaron |
| Dalen Carew | Character in the book "The White Road" by John Connolly |
| Dalen Ataris | Character in the book "Fell" by David Clement-Davies |
| Dalen Romzek | Character in the movie "RocketMan" |
| Dalen Flynn | Character in the TV series "The 4400" |
| Dalen Rahl | Character in the TV series "Legend of the Seeker" |
| Dalen Lacroix | Character in the movie "My Dog Skip" |
| Dalen Rydell | Character in the book "The Siren" by Kiera Cass |