From the Greek Ἀμάλθεια (Amaltheia), derived from μαλθάσσω (malthasso) meaning “to soften, to soothe”. In Greek myth she was a nymph (in some sources a goat) who nursed the infant Zeus.
People with the name Welden have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.