| Meaning | powerful ruler, from the valley |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Wal-den |
About Walden
Transcendentalist philosopher Henry David Thoreau made this name synonymous with contemplation, nature, and intentional living through his iconic work. The name possesses a gentle, thoughtful quality that suggests depth of character and environmental consciousness. Walden evokes images of forests, ponds, and quiet reflection—a refreshing alternative in an increasingly digital world. Parents drawn to this name often value simplicity, authenticity, and connection to the natural world. The name has remained relatively uncommon, offering uniqueness without seeming invented or trendy. Its two syllables create a balanced, grounded feel, while the "den" ending provides a soft, approachable conclusion. Walden suits a family seeking a name with philosophical weight and pastoral beauty.
Nicknames for Walden
| Wal |
| Walt |
| Den |
| Wally |
Famous People Named Walden
| Walden Bello | Filipino scholar and activist |
| Walden Moore | American politician |
| Walden Robert Cassotto | Bobby Darin - American singer |
| Walden O'Dell | American businessman |
| Walden Rhines | American entrepreneur |
| Walden Ponder | American lawyer |
| Walden W. Shaw | Canadian journalist |
| Walden Siew | American journalist |
| Walden Swanson | American architect |
| Walden L. Ainsworth | American politician |
| Walden Capulong | American filmmaker |
| Walden Hanson | Australian rugby player |
| Walden R. Isermann | American engineer |
| Walden J. Ainsworth | American lawyer |
| Walden Kirsch | American mathematician |
| Walden F. Bell | American judge |
| Walden E. Rhines | American businessman |
| Walden R. Davis | American politician |
| Walden C. Rhines | American author |
Characters Named Walden
| Walden Schmidt | From the TV show "Two and a Half Men" |
| Walden Macnair | From the Harry Potter series |
| Walden Robert "Wally" B. | Character in the comic strip "Dilbert" |
| Walden Yapp | Character from the novel "The Rachel Papers" by Martin Amis |
| Walden Vaughan | Character from the novel "Horns" by Joe Hill |
| Walden Belo | Character from the video game "Star Ocean" |
| Walden Parrish | Character from the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Walden Sweet | Character from the TV show "House of Lies" |
| Walden Waldo | Character from the animated series "Where's Waldo?" |
| Walden Black | Character from the novel "The Hanged Man" by Francesca Lia Block |
| Walden Tressler | Character from the novel "The Expats" by Chris Pavone |
| Walden Hart | Character from the TV show "Hart of Dixie" |
| Walden Castle | Character from the novel "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn |
| Walden Magnussen | Character from the TV show "The Good Wife" |
| Walden Keene | Character from the novel "In the Midst of Death" by Lawrence Block |
| Walden Woods | Character from the TV show "Gilmore Girls" |
| Walden Stults | Character from the TV show "7th Heaven" |
| Walden Green | Character from the TV show "Power Rangers Jungle Fury" |