morden

Morden is a place name used in several countries, most prominently in the United Kingdom and Canada. It typically refers to suburban townships or communities that developed around rail or road networks and serve as local commercial and residential hubs.

Morden, London, England, is a suburban town in the London Borough of Merton, southwest of central London. It lies along the A24 corridor and is the southern terminus of the London Underground’s Northern line, with Morden station providing light-rail and bus connections to surrounding districts. The area includes green spaces such as Morden Hall Park, a National Trust property adjacent to the River Wandle. Morden developed significantly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with railway and streetcar expansion, and it remains a residential and commercial center within Greater London.

Morden, Manitoba, is a town in southern Canada, located in the Pembina Valley region near the border with the United States. Founded in the late 19th century along railway routes, it serves as a local service center for surrounding rural municipalities and is part of the broader Morden–Winkler area. The economy traditionally centers on agriculture, with related light industry and services.

Other uses of the name exist for smaller communities and geographic features in different regions, and Morden is also used as a surname. The specific origins and meanings of the name vary by location.