Haydn
From a Germanic surname meaning "heathen" or "of the heath".
Meaning and origin
Haydn is a given name used to honour the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), a towering figure in the history of classical music.
How to pronounce Haydn
| English (US) | HAY-den /ˈheɪdən/ |
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