Enid
Enid is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “soul, life force.” From the Welsh enaid meaning soul or life.
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how do you pronounce Enid?
EE-nid
where does the name Enid come from?
From the Middle Welsh eneit, meaning spirit, life or purity, related to the modern Welsh word for breath.
In Arthurian legend, Enid was the faithful wife of Geraint, celebrated for her virtue. It was popularized by Tennyson's Idylls of the King.
how popular is this name?
Enid has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 66 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #412 in 1920, and ranked #992 in 1954.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1954 | #992 |
| 1951 | #908 |
| 1950 | #927 |
| 1949 | #903 |
| 1948 | #854 |
| 1947 | #820 |
| 1946 | #672 |
| 1945 | #673 |
| 1940 | #752 |
| 1930 | #545 |
| 1920 | #412 |
| 1910 | #723 |
| 1900 | #676 |
| 1890 | #872 |
| 1885 | #921 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Enid fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Enid
In Arthurian legend Enid is the wife of Geraint, and Tennyson retold their story in his Idylls of the King.
who are famous people named Enid?
- Enid Blyton
- Enid Coleslaw (fictional, Ghost World)
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what names go well with Enid?
Sibling names that share Enid's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Enid
What does the name Enid mean?
Enid means “soul, life force”.
What is the origin of the name Enid?
Enid comes from the Welsh naming tradition.
How popular is the name Enid?
Enid ranked #992 in the US in 1954, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1920, at #412, and it has spent 66 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Enid a boy or girl name?
Enid is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Enid?
Enid is pronounced EE-nid, with 2 syllables.
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