Arden \a-rden, ar-den\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Arden), is pronounced AR-den. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Arden is "great forest". Literary: the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" was a magically beautiful place. Most famous in modern times as the surnames of cosmetics queen Elizabeth Arden and actress Eve Arden.
Arden has 6 variant forms: Ardeen, Ardena, Ardene, Ardenia, Ardin and Ardis.