Alten
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,725
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Greek althainein origin
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Greek origin
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Ancient Greek origin
"wide, broad"
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American origin
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Portuguese origin
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Old English origin
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Latin origin
"excellence, superior quality"
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About the Name Alten
Alten is a boy name .
Alten is currently ranked #38,725 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alten include Alt, Aly, and Altie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis