Arden is an English surname with both masculine and feminine connotations. Surnames on girls are not my style but this one isn't so bad. Makes me think of Eve Arden.
My first thought was Elizabeth Arden as well. I think this association gives it a very feminine feel. However, when you really think about the sound of the name, removing whatever associations you have, I think it actually has a very masculine sound. I'm kind of neutral on it. I can see it as feminine and classy or pretentious and hard.
I have always loved this name, even before I knew it was a real name haha. It makes me think of ardent, which to me is fiery and passionate, and yet the name also sounds very graceful to me. Kind of like Arwen without being too LOTR.
Do it.
Also, sounds like it fits in with big sister Sloane :-)
I like it. I actually know an Arden. I think she is in her late 40's. She used to be in my Bible study group and she is so bubbly, but not in an annoying way, and very sweet. Best wishes!
We seriously considered Arden or Eden for our girl. Although I think they're beautiful names, I don't like how the second syllable gets lost in the throat unless you really sound it out. AR-d'n versus AR-DEN
I appreciate surnames on girls, so I give it a thumbs up, especially if you contrast it with a longer and more feminine middle name, with a different ending sound, like an -a, just to give her full name some cadence. I think it's unique without being too quirky. She might appreciate that when she's older!
think I'm going to try to talk hubs into considering it.. I think it really fits with Sloane and Reese. Their middle names are Elizabeth and Alexandra, so i'd do the longer, feminine middle name with this one too!
I like it but i really gravitate toward surnames. My kids are Landon and Eden so Arden is obviously right up my alley LOL! I think it's feminine enough for a girl...reminds me of perfume and cosmetics!
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