Elden

Elden is a name used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking regions. The exact origin is uncertain; it is commonly believed to derive from Old English elements or from place names that include similar roots. As a surname, Elden may have originated as a toponymic name for someone from a place named Elden or similar, or as a shortened form of longer names. As a given name, Elden has been used for boys since at least the 19th century, and occasionally for girls in modern times, reflecting trends toward vintage or distinctive names.

Notable people with the given name include Elden Campbell (born 1966), an American former NBA center, and Elden Henson (born 1977), an American actor known for roles in film and television, including Daredevil. The surname Elden is less commonly encountered, but exists in various contexts.

Geography and culture: Elden appears in place names and as a component of toponyms in the English-speaking world; the name is rarely used as a standalone geographic designation. In literature and media, Elden is occasionally used as a character name, contributing to its continued presence in cultural contexts.

See also: Elden Ring is a video game released in 2022; while it shares the root spelling, it is a separate work and not directly related to the given name or surname. The similarity in spelling sometimes leads to confusion between the name Elden and the game title.