Carden - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Carden \c(a)-

, also used as boy's name Carden, is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "one who combs wool". Wool must be carded, or combed smooth, before it can be spun. Carding was one of the important occupations in the Middle Ages when the economy of Southern England relied heavily on the wool trade. Related occupational names are Fuller and Weaver.

Carden has 2 variant forms: Cardin and Cardon.

Baby names that sound like Carden are Cordni, Cordney, Gardenia, Gardner, Gardener, Gerdene and Giardena.

Carden is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#3533 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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