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English · Unisex name

Aspen

“quaking tree or aspen tree”

About the name Aspen

Aspen is a unisex name taken directly from the English word for the aspen tree, a poplar whose leaves tremble in light wind, hence the meaning ‘quaking tree’. The tree name comes from Old English æspe. Like Willow and Rowan, Aspen belongs to a group of nature names, and it is associated with nature and tranquility. It is also known as the name of Aspen, Colorado, a mountain town and ski resort named after the aspen groves in the surrounding area.

Meaning
quaking tree or aspen tree
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
AS-pen(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Aspen

  • Aspen Skye
  • Aspen Reed
  • Aspen Jade
  • Aspen Brooke
  • Aspen Rain

Questions about Aspen

What does Aspen mean?
Aspen is an English name meaning "quaking tree or aspen tree".
How do you pronounce Aspen?
Aspen is pronounced AS-pen, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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