The name Arden comes from a surname, which is derived from various place names including Ardennes, a region in Belgium, Luxembourg and France,
Arden in Warwickshire, England, known as the Forest of Arden, and others.
The word Arden itself is derived from the Celtic word "ardu" meaning "high land" or "high forest" in British language (an ancient Celtic language).
Famous bearers
Bearers of the surname include Mary Arden (c. 1537 - 1608), the mother of William Shakespeare;
Eve Arden (1908 - 1990), an American actress;
Mark Arden (born 1956), an English comedian and actor;
Jann Arden (born 1962), a Canadian singer and songwriter.
