National Aidan Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Aidan Day, observed on May 6, is a day to honour and commemorate everyone in the world whose name is derived from the Irish Aidan. The day brings happiness to all Aidans and their variants. Aidan is a modern form of a Celtic language name, such as Irish Aodhán, Scottish Aodhàn, and Welsh Aeddan. It was originally a European name and only began to spread to other continents during the Irish Great Migration. It is now more prevalent in the West than in Europe, which is surprising.

The Background of National Aidan Day

The Irish are primarily associated with the origin of the name Aidan. Consequently, the name has also expanded to other nearby European countries and other continents where the Irish and British influences are felt. Popular among these countries are the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. As the appellation spread to other locations, it was altered and popularised. In the 20th century, for instance, it became prominent in the United States due to its similarity to Hayden and Braden, the latter of which became a variant of the original name.

Aidan or its variant Aiden was the most prevalent boy’s name in Canada in 2007. It was remarkable that ‘Aiden’ surpassed ‘Aidan’ in popularity in America. During the 2010s, ‘Aiden’ was the thirteenth most popular name for boys, with approximately 129,433 being given the name, whereas ‘Aidan’ was the 156th most popular, with only about 26,000 boys given the name. This demonstrates the adoption of alternative forms of the name over its imported form. In Northern Ireland, it was the 43rd most prevalent boy’s name in 2011, the 22nd in Scotland in 2002, the 91st in England in 2010, and the 53rd in Australia in 2007. Aidin, Ayden, Aydin, Aedan, Aidyn, and Aadyn are only a few of the many spelling variants of this name, the majority of which involve altering the spelling. All of these variants are less likely to be used by contemporary Americans.

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne, an Irish monk from the seventh century, is attributed with converting “obstinate” Anglo-Saxons in Northumbria to Christianity. Others include the widely acclaimed actors Aidan Quinn, Aidan Devine, and Aidan Gillet, as well as the European football players Aidan Price, a former Irish footballer, and Aidan Palmer.

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NATIONAL AIDAN DAY ACTIVITIES

What will you call your newborn boy?

Give your son the popular name Aidan or one of its variants to steer his future in the right direction. When he is older, explain the history behind it to him.

Communicate with Aidans

Send charming messages, emails, and phone calls to all Aidans, Aidens, Aydins, and other variants you know. Make them feel unique on their special day.

Make an effort to be as outstanding as the renowned Aidans

Celebrate this day by resolving to attain the level of greatness of a famous Aidan. It could be the renowned seventh-century priest or one of the priests we are familiar with today.

5 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIDANS

Aiden is the most prevalent alternative spelling of the name.

Aidan is a diminutive of the Irish name ‘Aodh’, which signifies ‘Fire.’

Rarely is the name bestowed to female children.

According to approximately one thousand individuals, Aidan is a good, masculine, wholesome, and powerful name.

The overwhelming majority of living famous Aidans are movie stars.

NATIONAL AIDAN DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 6	Saturday
2024	May 6	Monday
2025	May 6	Tuesday
2026	May 6	Wednesday
2027	May 6	Thursday