Neasden is a place in the London Borough of Brent.
The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 and the name is derived from the Old English nēos = 'nose' and dūn = 'hill'. It means 'the nose-shaped hill' referring to a well-defined landmark of this area. It was known as Needsden in 1750, and the present spelling appeared at a later date.