Alden as both a first or given name and a surname originated in the Old English language. The name can derive from Ealdwine (meaning "old friend") or (in the Scottish Borders) from Healfdene.

1. Alden is planning to start his own business next year.
   阿爾登計劃明年創(chuàng)辦自己的公司。
2. The Alden family has lived in this town for generations.
   阿爾登一家在這個城鎮(zhèn)居住了好幾代人。