Ardene
Pronunciation: [ AHRD-een ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Ardene is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHRD-een.
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Ardene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 50 babies have been named Ardene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ardene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,442 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,442
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ardene
Ardene is a girl name .
Ardene is currently ranked #68,442 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ardene include Ard, Arde, Ardey, Ardeie, Ary, Arie, and Ardkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ardene include Arden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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