Cadden

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from a Scottish place name or a diminutive form related to Cade.

Etymology

Likely derived from Scottish Gaelic or Old English elements. The exact origin remains uncertain, though it may relate to the surname Cade or Scottish topographic features.

About the Cadden Surname

A Scottish surname of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from place names or personal name diminutives. The name appears in Scottish records from the early modern period onward.

Distribution

Primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Cadden Surname

Joseph Cadden