Enid: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehn-eed
Origin: Wales
gender-female

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Meaning: Honest

Enid is a name with Welsh origins, meaning "honest" or "chaste. " It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the 20th-century novel "Enid Blyton's The Enchanted Castle. " The name has seen a decline in popularity over the years but remains significant in literary and cultural contexts. Its timeless elegance and graceful historical roots make it an important name in the world of names.

Enid Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Enid is currently #9097 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Enid is currently #5137 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Enid is currently #2493 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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