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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great-grandmother; also the name of an old Norse collection of poems and tales
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ED-ah
Edda is an Old Norse name pronounced ED-ah. It means "great-grandmother," and it's also the name of an old Norse collection of poems and tales, so the name carries both a family meaning and a literary one.
Meaning & Origin of Edda
Meaning: Great-grandmother; also the name of an old Norse collection of poems and tales.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Edda
ED-ahIPA /ˈɛdə/
Popularity of Edda
Edda has never been a common name in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #1470 in 1895, when 6 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #6681, with 17 babies, so it's still rare but a little more widely used than it was at its peak by count.
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FAQ
What does the name Edda mean?
Great-grandmother; also the name of an old Norse collection of poems and tales. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Edda?
Edda is pronounced ED-ah (IPA: /ˈɛdə/).
Is Edda a popular name right now?
Edda peaked at #1470 in 1895 and is ranked #6681 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)
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