by Theresa Willbye

Created on: January 29, 2008

GENDER: Male

PRONUNCIATION: KAYD-un or KAY-den.

ETYMOLOGY: The name is thought to be derived from a few different areas. The primary thought in connection is that it is derived from Welsh meaning "spirit of the battle". Another train of though is related to the name being derived from the Irish surname "Mac Cadain" meaning "son of Caden". Caden in turn through Irish translation is related to "Cathan" derived from "Cath" meaning "battle".

ORIGIN AND HISTORY: With the clarity of origin of the name still under speculation it is hard to retrace the true history behind it. The relation to Celtic history is strongly apparent though with its strong connection to the Celtic surnames

POPULARITY:
Caden is a very new name choice available for American parents. Until 1992 Caden didn't even appear in the top 1000 boys names chosen by America. In 1992 Caden entered the chart in 870th position. According to the American social security records, within the space of 14 years Caden has rightfully fought his way to be within the top 100 boy's names. In 2006 Caden sat in 91st place. With such a late introduction to the American scene it will be interesting to see how this name competes in future choices.

FASCINATING FACTS:
According to numerology Caden is related to the number 9. Characteristics associated with this number are; being a humanitarian, Selflessness, a person with a giving nature and a person who has good creative expression.

Caden maybe used as a Boy's or Girls name along with being a very popular surname with spelling variants such as Cadden and Caddin.

NAMESAKES:
Caden (Kaden) is a small commune situated in the Morbihan region of Brent in the North of France.

Caden Biosciences Inc is a life sciences tools and services company.

Caden Lane; the online mothers and mothers to be store sells everything you could possible require with the birth of your new baby. All the merchandise is aimed at those wishing to maintain a trendy young image with the young one.

FAMOUS PERSONS:
Caden Waidyatilleka; the actor born on 31st of March 1994 is known through his role played in the hugely successful TV series Lost". At such a young age Caden rose to stardom through his role as "Young Hurley"
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Caden Wyatt; born on the 6th of May 2007 Caden is son to the Hollywood actor Kevin Costner and his wife Christine.

NAME VARIANTS: If Caden is a name you feel drawn to but would like to put a different spin on it there are two variant forms available Cayden and Caiden.

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