Paden
[ˈpeɪdən]Meaning
from a surname, probably a derivative of Pate, a short form of Patrick
Background Story
Paden comes from a surname, itself probably a derivative of the given name Pate, a short form of Patrick. It was an obscure given name in America until 1985, when it appeared in the western movie Silverado. Its modest usage after that can probably be attributed to its ending in the popular den sound found in names such as Braden, Hayden and Aidan.
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