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Holden
BoyEnglish origin · /HOHL-den/ · classic
Meaning: Hollow valley.
Popularity 71/1002 syllables→ Stable
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Today, Holden is a popular, familiar name (popularity 71/100).
The name Holden originates from an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'hollow valley'. It combines the Old English elements 'hol' (hollow) and 'denu' (valley). The name gained literary prominence through J.D. Salinger's novel 'The Catcher in the Rye', where the protagonist is named Holden Caulfield.
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