Carden \c(a)-rden, car-den\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Carden), is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Carden is "one who combs wool". Wool must be carded, or combed smooth, before it can be spun. Carding was an important occupation in the Middle Ages when the economy of Southern England relied heavily on the wool trade. Related occupational names are Fuller and Weaver.

Carden has 2 variant forms: Cardin and Cardon.

Baby names that sound like Carden are Cordni, Cordney, Gardenia, Gardner, Gardener, Gerdene and Giardena.