Arda
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Arda: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2009.
Of Turkish origin, Arda means “sceptre” or, from mythological roots, “born from the back.” It also appears as a Hebrew name meaning “bronze” or “earth.” The name is famously borne by Turkish footballers Arda Turan and Arda Güler, who have brought it to international attention. The ancient Arda River flows through Bulgaria and Greece, sharing the same name, while the surname Arda is found in several European countries. For fantasy fans, the most notable association is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Arda –
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20094 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #6803 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y