Auden

Auden is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name in recent times.

The name is derived from the Old English word 'alor', which means 'old friend' or 'elder friend'.

It has been speculated that the surname Auden may have originated from a personal characteristic or a place name.

As a given name, Auden has a friendly and familiar quality, conveying a sense of loyalty and companionship.