Gods gift or messenger
Bohden is a variant of the Slavic name Bogdan, which is composed of the elements 'bog' (god) and 'dan' (given). It has historically been used across Eastern Europe to signify a child who is a gift from the divine. In a modern American context, it is often seen as a unique alternative to names like Boden or Bogdan.
Less common today
Bohden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,360 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
17th-century Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host
Czech film director