Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially popular in the 19th century, derived from the Old English words ‘ael’ meaning ‘noble’ and ‘denu’ meaning ‘valley’

“John Alden was a prominent figure in the American Revolution.”

2. proper noun

the name of a place, a surname, or a family name

“Alden is a town in Massachusetts, USA.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Alden or the Alden surname

“The Alden family has a long history in the region.”