Holden comes from an English surname meaning “hollow valley” or “deep valley” from Old English elements hol (hollow, deep) and denu (valley), originally referring to someone who lived near one.
Origin: Old English

Variants:
- Holden
- Houlden
A Cast of Names Both Old and New
Holden comes from an English surname meaning “hollow valley” or “deep valley” from Old English elements hol (hollow, deep) and denu (valley), originally referring to someone who lived near one.
Origin: Old English
Variants: