Eden (name)
Encyclopedia
Eden as a given name
, has several derivations, from the Biblical Garden of Eden
, meaning 'place of pleasure'; It is traditionally considered to be a feminine baby name. It is also as a variant of the girl's name Edith
and the boy's name Aidan.
Notable people with the given name Eden:
Notable people with the family name Eden:
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
, has several derivations, from the Biblical Garden of Eden
Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden is in the Bible's Book of Genesis as being the place where the first man, Adam, and his wife, Eve, lived after they were created by God. Literally, the Bible speaks about a garden in Eden...
, meaning 'place of pleasure'; It is traditionally considered to be a feminine baby name. It is also as a variant of the girl's name Edith
Edith
Edith is a female given name, derived from the Old English words ead, meaning 'riches or blessed', and gyð, meaning 'war', and is in common usage in this form in English, German, many Scandinavian languages and Dutch. Its French form, also a common name in French, is Édith...
and the boy's name Aidan.
Notable people with the given name Eden:
- eden ahbezEden Ahbezeden ahbez was an American songwriter and recording artist of the 1940s-1960s, whose lifestyle in California was influential on the hippie movement...
, a performance name of American musician George Alexander Aberle - Eden BrekkeEden BrekkeEden T. Brekke was a Chicago businessman and politician who served as the last Commissioner of the West Chicago Park District and was Republican Committeeman of the 36th Ward and 37th Ward.-Birth and siblings:...
, a superintendent of Parks and Alderman of the 37th Ward, Chicago - Eden ColvileEden ColvileEden Colvile was born in Langley, near Beckenham, Kent, England, son of Andrew Colvile and Mary Louisa Eden. His father was a merchant and member of the Hudson's Bay Company's Board of Governors. Colvile was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge...
, a Canadian historic figure - Eden EspinosaEden EspinosaEden Erica Espinosa is an American singer and stage actress, who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles and San Francisco productions of the musical Wicked....
, an American singer and stage actress - Eden HarelEden HarelEden Harel is an actress and TV host from Israel. She was an MTV Europe VJ during the 1990s.-Early life:Harel was born Adva Harel in Eilat. growing up she went to the boarding school of 'WIZO Hadasim'...
, a MTV EuropeMTV EuropeMTV Europe is a pan-European 24-hour entertainment cable and digital television network launched on August 1, 1987. Initially, the channel served all regions within Europe being one of the very few channels that targeted the entire European continent...
vj during the 90's - Eden HazardEden HazardEden Hazard is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for French club Lille in Ligue 1 and the Belgium national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger. Hazard is known for his creativity, speed, and technical ability and is described as a "fearless, explosive attacking...
, a Belgian football player - Eden McCain, a character from the American television series, Heroes
- Eden Natan-ZadaEden Natan-ZadaEden Natan-Zada was an Israeli terrorist who was born to a Jewish family that immigrated to Israel from Iran. He was an AWOL Israeli soldier who opened fire in a bus in Shefa-Amr in northern Israel on 4 August 2005, killing four Arab citizens of Israel and wounding twelve others. He was restrained,...
, an IDF soldier that convicted mass murder incident - Eden PhillpottsEden PhillpottsEden Phillpotts was an English author, poet and dramatist. He was born in India, educated in Plymouth, Devon, and worked as an insurance officer for 10 years before studying for the stage and eventually becoming a writer....
, a British novelist, poet and dramatist - Eden RiegelEden RiegelEden Sonja Jane Riegel is an American actress. She portrayed Bianca Montgomery on the daytime drama All My Children, and propelled the character into a gay icon, as well as a popular figure within the medium...
, an American actress - Eden SherEden SherEden Rebecca Sher is an American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck in ABC's sitcom The Middle, and as Carrie Fenton in the television series Sons and Daughters.- Biography and career :...
, an American television actor
Notable people with the family name Eden:
- Eden BaronetsEden BaronetsThe Eden Baronetcy, of West Auckland in the County of Durham, and the Eden Baronetcy, of Maryland in North America, are two titles in the Baronetage of England and Baronetage of Great Britain respectively that have been united under a single holder since 1844.The Eden Baronetcy of West Auckland was...
, two English baronetcy families - Sir Anthony EdenAnthony EdenRobert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC was a British Conservative politician, who was Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957...
, 1st Earl of Avon, British Prime Minister 1955-57 - Barbara EdenBarbara EdenBarbara Eden is an American film and television actress and singer who is best known for her starring role in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.-Early years:...
, an American actress - Bobbi EdenBobbi EdenBobbi Eden is a Dutch pornographic actress and international magazine model.Eden was the runner-up for the Dutch Penthouse Pet of the Year. She had also modeled for magazines including Club, Men Only, and Soho.She appeared with Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten in the video for his single "Watch Out"...
, a Dutch adult movie actress - Charles EdenCharles EdenCharles Eden was the second Governor of the separate Colony of North Carolina.-Public service:Eden was appointed Governor of North Carolina on 13 July 1713. He is best known for his actions to end piracy in the area...
, a Governor of North Carolina - Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, wife of Sir Anthony Eden
- David EdenDavid EdenEden Electronics is an American company that began in 1976 . Eden Electronics designs and manufactures high-end bass amplification systems. This includes bass amplifiers and bass cabinets. The company prides itself in being "The Leader in Bass Amplification Technology" and the company motto is...
a producer of professional bassguitar sound amplification equipment - George Eden, 1st Earl of AucklandGeorge Eden, 1st Earl of AucklandGeorge Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, GCB, PC was a British Whig politician and colonial administrator. He was thrice First Lord of the Admiralty and also served as Governor-General of India between 1836 and 1842....
, a British politician - Harry EdenHarry EdenHarry Eden is an English actor who won a British Independent Film Award in 2003 for Most Promising Newcomer for his role in Pure....
, a British actor - Harry EdenHarry Eden (rugby league)Harry Eden was a rugby league player who played with three Sydney clubs during his career – Eastern Suburbs, St George and South Sydney Rabbitohs...
, Australian rugby league footballer - Jaap EdenJaap EdenJacobus Johannes "Jaap" Eden was a Dutch athlete. He is the only male athlete to has won world championships in both speed skating and bicycle racing .- Early life :Jaap Eden was born in Groningen to Johannes Eden and Maria Baale...
, a Dutch athlete - Mark EdenMark EdenMark Eden is a British actor.-Career:Born in London, Eden has appeared in repertory theatre in England and Wales and at the Royal Court Theatre. His many television and film roles include the Doctor Who serial Marco Polo in which he played Marco Polo...
, a British actor - Michael EdenMichael EdenMike Eden is an Australian former rugby league player. The slightly built Eden played for Manly, Eastern Suburbs, Parramatta and the Gold Coast. Originally appearing in the halves, he later played at fullback....
, an Australian rugby league footballer - Mike EdenMike Eden (baseball)Edward Michael Eden is a former backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at short stop and second base for two different teams in the and seasons...
, former major league baseball player for the San Francisco Giants - Robert John Eden, 3rd Baron AucklandRobert John Eden, 3rd Baron AucklandRobert John Eden, 3rd Baron Auckland , styled The Honourable from birth until 1849, was Bishop of Bath and Wells.-Background and education:...
, a Bishop of Bath and Wells - Roger EdensRoger EdensRoger Edens was a Hollywood composer, arranger and associate producer, and is considered one of the major creative figures in Arthur Freed's musical film production unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the "golden era of Hollywood".-Early career and work with Judy Garland:Edens was born in...
, a Hollywood composer and arranger - Simone Eden, an American model and actress
- William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland, a British diplomat