Holden

Holden is a name that has a comfortable familiarity, thanks partly to literary fame. It's most well-known as the first name of the protagonist in J.D. Salinger's classic 'The Catcher in the Rye'. Though originally a surname, it's been adopted as a given name with its English origins rooted in landscapes—think of a cozy hollow in the woods. Over the years, Holden has been embraced by parents looking for something that feels both traditional and fresh. While it's more common for boys, its use as a unisex name is rising.