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Enid

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How to Pronounce Enid

Pronounced EE-nid /ˈi.nɪd/High

Meaning: From Welsh Enid — possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity'; an Arthurian heroine; etymology debatedMedium

In 30 seconds: Vintage and Welsh: Enid is the Arthurian heroine — possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity'. Classic, gentle, and storied (author Enid Blyton).
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom Welsh Enid — possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity'; an Arthurian heroine; etymology debated
U.S. rank (2024)#4578 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018852024

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

Enid comes from Welsh Enid — possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity' (the etymology is debated, which we note). Borne by a faithful Arthurian heroine and author Enid Blyton, it's a vintage, gentle classic.

It registers thinly today. Rare now, soul-or-purity at the (likely) root, and gentle.

Did you know? Enid was a faithful heroine of Arthurian legend — her name is possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity' (Welsh, debated); author Enid Blyton made it familiar.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Enid — etymology debated

Variations

Enyd

Nicknames

Enie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enid mean?

Enid is Welsh, possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity'; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Enid?

It's said EE-nid /ˈi.nɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enid a boy or girl name?

Enid is a girl's name.

How popular is Enid?

Enid is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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