TheNameDBBolden
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Old English personal name 'Bald' combined with the suffix '-en,' meaning descendant of Bald.
Etymology
The surname originates from the Old English personal name 'Bald' (meaning bold or brave), with the patronymic suffix '-en' added to indicate descent. This formation reflects medieval English naming conventions where surnames were created from ancestral given names.
About the Bolden Surname
Bolden is an English patronymic surname derived from the personal name Bald. The name reflects the medieval English tradition of creating hereditary surnames from ancestral given names.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and the United States, with secondary populations in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Charles Bolden (NASA administrator)