Holden Meaning
Hollow valley — quiet retreat
Holden at a Glance
What Does the Name Holden Mean?
Holden comes from the Old English hol meaning hollow and denu meaning valley — together meaning hollow valley or sheltered place. J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye made the name iconic in 1951 with protagonist Holden Caulfield. The name surged in the 2000s as parents embraced literary surname-style names. Top 200 US for boys. Two syllables, brooding depth, modern American.
Holden Personality & Numerology
People with the name Holden carry the vibration of numerology number 4 — The Builder. This means disciplined, loyal, methodical. The energy of Holden tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Holden into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Holden, the result is 4.
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Famous People Named Holden
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Holdyn
Nicknames
Hol
Middle Name Ideas
James, Cole, Lee, Hayes, Wyatt
Holden — Common Questions
What does the name Holden mean?
Hollow valley — quiet retreat
Where does the name Holden come from?
The name Holden has English origins, with peak popularity around 2014-2022.
What is the numerology of the name Holden?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Holden reduces to 4 — The Builder. People with this name vibration are often disciplined, loyal, methodical.
Which zodiac signs match the name Holden?
The name Holden resonates strongly with Capricorn, Sagittarius, Pisces. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Holden?
Common variations include Holdyn.
Is Holden a popular name?
Holden currently ranks at #180 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 2014-2022.
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