Girl
Welsh
2 syllables
Enid
EE-nid
/ˈiː.nɪd/
"Soul" — a rare Welsh gem of Arthurian legend, quietly waiting to be rediscovered
Enid is a Welsh name possibly derived from the Old Welsh eneit meaning soul or life. In Arthurian legend, Enid is the virtuous and loyal wife of Geraint, featured in the Mabinogion and in Tennyson's Idylls of the King. The name was popular in Wales and England during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, peaking in the 1920s. Children's author Enid Blyton brought global recognition to the name. It is now very rare but carries a pure, literary quality.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesEn · id
GenderGirl
OriginWelsh
Root WordEnid / Eneit
MeaningSoul, life, purity
PopularityRare
Peak Year1923
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
EniNid
About the Name Enid
Enid likely means soul or life in Old Welsh. Some scholars also connect it to purity or fine spirit.
Yes. Enid is a Welsh name with roots in Welsh Arthurian literature and the medieval Welsh text the Mabinogion.
Yes. Enid is very rare for babies today. It peaked in the 1920s in England and Wales and has since become almost exclusively a name found among older generations.
Enid Blyton (1897-1968) was a prolific British children's author who created the Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Noddy series. She is one of the best-selling children's authors in history.
Enid Rose, Enid May, and Enid Pearl are short, sweet combinations that suit the name's crisp Welsh character.
Enid has attracted attention from parents interested in extremely rare vintage names. The character Enid in Netflix's Wednesday (2022) introduced it to a new generation.
Personality of Enid
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Enid
Creativity
78%
Elegance
72%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
74%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Enid
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Enid Blyton
British children's author, creator of Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Noddy — one of the best-selling authors of all time
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Enid (Arthurian legend)
Virtuous and loyal wife of Sir Geraint in Welsh Arthurian tales, symbol of patient constancy
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Enid Coleslaw
Protagonist of Daniel Clowes' graphic novel Ghost World, a sardonic teenage misfit
Middle Names for Enid
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Enid
Enid Rose
Enid May
Enid Pearl
Enid Grace
Enid Ann
Enid Jane
Enid Louise
Enid Violet
Enid Maud
Enid Wren
Names Similar to Enid
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
History of Enid
1100s
Enid appears in Welsh Arthurian tales as the devoted wife of Sir Geraint
1859
Alfred Lord Tennyson publishes Geraint and Enid in Idylls of the King, bringing the name to Victorian readers
1923
Enid peaks in popularity in the UK, strongly associated with Welsh heritage
1942
Enid Blyton begins the Famous Five series, making the name known worldwide
Numerology & Symbolism of Enid
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Emerald Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🌸
Lucky Flower
Snowdrop
Enid Around the World
How Enid is written in different languages and scripts
إينيد
Arabic
イーニッド
Japanese
Энид
Russian
이니드
Korean
伊尼德
Chinese
Ένιντ
Greek
एनिड
Hindi
אנִיד
Hebrew
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