Haydon

English place name

"hay valley"

Haydon Origin and Meaning

The name Haydon is a boy's name.

Haydon is a masculine English surname that has transitioned to first-name usage, following the trend of adopting surnames as given names. Its etymology comes from Old English elements 'heg' (hay) and 'dūn' (hill), literally meaning "hay hill" or "the hill where hay is made." As a first name, Haydon gained modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. Parents may be attracted to its strong, two-syllable structure and the trendy '-ayden' sound without the more common spelling of Hayden. The name carries associations with the English countryside and natural landscapes, suggesting an outdoorsy, grounded personality.

Famous People Named Haydon

• Haydon Eshun member of the boyband Ultimate Kaos
• Jack Haydon Langer Courtenay son of American actress A.J. Langer

The name Haydon in Pop Culture

• Bill Haydon from movie "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"