| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \ho(l)-den\ |
| Number of People | 👶 25,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 408 |
| Numerology | 🔢 4 |
| Name origin | 🌍 English |
The most likely explanation for the origin of Holden is that it comes from an old English surname. The original name must have been derived from an occupation. In the Olde English, “heald” meant “to guard”. This word generally described a person who looked after animals, so it refers to shepherds.
By the time when Middle English came to use, “holder” talked about someone who had land during the feudal system. As a forename, Holden came to the disposal of the Americans by J.D Salinger. Salinger used this name in his navel, The Catcher in the Rye.
It must be mentioned that this name is still mostly used as a last name and not a first name. according to the stats, 94% of its usage is related to surnames. When it comes to gender, Holden is used mostly as a masculine name. only in 15% of occasions it is used as a name for girls.
What are your baby’s characteristics like when you name him Holden?
You are a very important member of the society. You have a great sense of structure which makes and excellent choice for managing enterprises. As an employee you have certain features which make you great these features include: stable, practical, and disciplined. You are not impulsive. Before starting any activity, you think it through very carefully. You can easily turn ideas into reality.
You would love to be a mediator and settle people’s disputes. Two features that describe you include: Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist. You are an expert on religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. Enlightenment is your lifelong search. You are very selective in choosing friends because you sense people’s feelings and motivations.
You have a good relationship with money. Your vision creates a lot of money for you, but you usually spend it very fast. You take lessons from your experiences and do not give up easily. You have a great gut feeling which makes you alert, watchful, and aware of others. You prefer to be alone. Try to go out more and spend more time doing outdoor activities.
How do people react to you?
People see you as someone who is pleasing, stylish, diplomatic, gentle, and graceful. You create a safe and pleasing environment which is why people want to get close to you. You have a special sex appeal and people consider you attractive. On the outside you might seem quiet and shy, but people just have to get you involved in first step of the process, you will lead the rest.
Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues
Lucky day(s): Thursday
People generally see this name as strong, serious, and formal.
Popularity:
Holden debuted in the U.S popularity charts in 1987. That is 30 years after Salinger’s novel. Therefore, the popularity is not down to his novel. In the late 1980s, the popularity the characters of soap operas helped in spreading this name. Two additional characters that helped Holden include: Ben Affleck’s character in Chasing Amy and Jake Gyllenhaal’s character in The Good Girl. These movies and their popularity helped Holden greatly. Holden is a very strong name and its connection to “The Catcher in the Rye” makes it a very unique name. that book was and still is a book which helps many teenagers transitioning into adulthood. Therefore, it can be a great homage for parents who believe Salinger helped them in their lives.
Here are some famous people named Holden:
William Holden (American actor)
Amanda Louise Holden (English actress)
Dean Thomas John Holden (English footballer)
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