Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈoː ˈheː.dʲaːnʲ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "descendant of Éideán" in Irish. The given name Éideán is a diminutive of éideadh meaning "clothes, armour". Related NamesDetails VariantHayden Categories clothing, defence