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Ednamae

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How to Pronounce Ednamae

Pronounced ED-nuh-may /ˈɛdnəmeɪ/Medium

Meaning: Ednamae joins Edna, a Hebrew name linked to Eden and the sense of rejuvenation or delight, with Mae, an English pet form of Mary. Run-together double names were a hallmark of early twentieth-century America.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ednamae is a rare compound girl's name joining Edna and Mae. It belongs to the early twentieth century (said ED-nuh-may).
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningEdnamae joins Edna, a Hebrew name linked to Eden and the sense of rejuvenation or delight, with Mae, an English pet form of Mary. Run-together double names were a hallmark of early twentieth-century America.
U.S. rank (1944)#4192 ↘ Falling
1944 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1914
Total births (all-time)≈ 336
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191819121944

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

Ednamae unites Edna, tied to the Hebrew Eden and the idea of delight, with Mae, a short form of Mary. Such blended names peaked around the nineteen-teens and twenties.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at most, clustering around the nineteen-teens. An Ednamae from then would be a great-grandmother today.

Did you know? Ednamae folds a middle name straight into the first, a Southern American habit that also gave us Bettymae and Rubymae.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Ednamae — Compound of Edna (Hebrew, delight/Eden) and Mae (form of Mary)

Variations

Edna MaeEdnamayEdna May

Nicknames

EdnaMaeEddie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ednamae mean?

It joins Edna, linked to Eden and delight, with Mae, a pet form of Mary.

How do you pronounce Ednamae?

It is said ED-nuh-may /ˈɛdnəmeɪ/, three syllables stressed at the front.

Is Ednamae a boy or girl name?

Ednamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ednamae?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year around the nineteen-teens.

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