Edda

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Pronounced ED-ah /ˈɛd.ɑ/High

Meaning: Variously the Old Norse edda ('a great-grandmother'; the title of the medieval Icelandic Eddas) and a German pet of names with Ed- ('wealth; blessed'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A great-grandmother; the Norse sagas: Edda is a Norse/German name. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowNorse, German

MeaningVariously the Old Norse edda ('a great-grandmother'; the title of the medieval Icelandic Eddas) and a German pet of names with Ed- ('wealth; blessed'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10318 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1930

Total births (all-time)≈ 732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edda comes variously from the Old Norse edda, 'a great-grandmother' (and the title of the medieval Icelandic Eddas, the great Norse sagas), and a German pet of names with Ed-, 'wealth; blessed' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage European name (said 'ED-ah'; nickname Eddie).

In the U.S. it appears in German and Scandinavian families. Rare, a-great-grandmother-and-the-sagas at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Edda is the Old Norse 'a great-grandmother' and the title of the medieval Icelandic sagas — it's also a German pet of Ed- names ('wealth; blessed') — a crisp, vintage name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ED-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Edda — routes layered

Variations

EdaEdieEddie

Nicknames

Eddie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edda mean?

Edda is variously Old Norse 'a great-grandmother' (and the Eddas, the Norse sagas) and a German pet of Ed- names; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Edda?

It's said ED-ah /ˈɛd.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edda a boy or girl name?

Edda is a girl's name.

How popular is Edda?

Edda is a rare name in the U.S.