Holden

Holden is a name of English origins. The meaning of Holden is 'from the hollow in the valley' and it is a popular Christian name used by parents who looking for names for a baby boy. The name was derived from the Olde English word 'heald', meaning 'to guard'. However, it wasn't brought into the American consciousness until the publishing of the book 'The Catcher in the Rye'. Written by J.D Salinger in 1945, it follows Holden Caulfield, who is a teenager dealing with the fallout from the Second World War. He is regarded as one of the icons of teen rebellion and also as one of the most important literary characters of the 20th century. There has also been Holden Richardson, who was a decorated captain in the United States Navy and was one of the pioneers of naval aviation.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

hollow valley

Origin

English

Numerology

H is for hope, the encouragement you give.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

L is for look, the way you look at life.

D is for diamond, the brilliance you shine.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Holden lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Holden

• Natasha Schneider Russian actress, musician and singer,songwriter
• Natasha Gregson Wagner, American actress
• Holden Bowler American athlete, singer and businessman
• Holden Furber American historian
• Holden Chester Richardson U.S. Navy aviator

Holden in Pop Culture

• Holden Caulfield main character in J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye"
• Holden character in James Patterson's Maximum Ride
• Holden McNeil character in "Chasing Amy"
• Holden Snyder character on American soap opera "As the World Turns"
• Holden Strauss character in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars"