Meaning: Its source is heidano, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Heathen."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Welsh and English.

Alternative Spellings: Hayden

Variant Forms: Haden and Haydon

Narrative: This name is derived from the surname of the Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). The music-loving people of Wales adopted its use as a personal name in his honor.