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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spirit, life
- Origin
- Welsh (Middle Welsh 'eneit')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EE-nid
Enid (pronounced EE-nid) is a Welsh name rooted in the Middle Welsh word 'eneit,' meaning "spirit" or "life." It carries a vintage, romantic, storybook feel, the kind of name that sounds like it belongs to another era. If you're drawn to old-fashioned names with real linguistic roots rather than invented ones, Enid fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Enid
Meaning: Spirit, life.
Origin: Welsh (Middle Welsh 'eneit').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Enid
EE-nidIPA /ˈiːnɪd/
Popularity of Enid
Enid peaked at #412 in 1920, when 261 baby girls were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #4578 with just 30 babies — a clear sign of a name that's had its moment and moved well into rare territory.
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FAQ
What does the name Enid mean?
Spirit, life. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Enid?
Enid is pronounced EE-nid (IPA: /ˈiːnɪd/).
Is Enid a popular name right now?
Enid peaked at #412 in 1920 and is ranked #4578 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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