Ogden

Masculine

Meaning

From the oak valley or oak-tree valley.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'denu' (valley), originally used as a place name and surname before becoming a given name. The name is particularly associated with English geography.

About the Name Ogden

Ogden is a surname-derived given name with Old English roots that remained relatively uncommon as a first name. The name is most famously associated with the American poet Ogden Nash.

Notable Bearers

Ogden Nash (poet)

Historical People Named Ogden