Meaning and background
The story behind Aedan
Aedan has a documented place in Irish naming history: Patrick Woulfe’s 1923 reference lists this exact spelling alongside Aidan and Edan under Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh. That gives the spelling a firmer foundation than a resemblance to another modern name. For a dog, its appeal can be the historical connection and compact appearance. Put Aedan beside Aidan when choosing the written form, and decide which spelling you want family members and the vet to use consistently.
- Origin
- Aedan is listed as an English form of Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Aedan appears in 3 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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