Enid Girl

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EN-id /ˈɛnɪd/

Origin: Welsh; Old English

Meaning: Welsh: soul; Old English: blessed

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Enid has its roots in the Welsh language, deriving from the word "enid," which means "soul" or "life." This term is believed to have evolved from the Old Welsh form "enit," which carries similar meanings. The name made its way into English through the literary works of the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of the Arthurian legends, where it was popularized by the character Enid in the stories of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and later in Tennyson's Idylls of the King, published in the late 1800s.

Tennyson's portrayal of Enid as a noble and virtuous character contributed significantly to the name's recognition in English literature. Historically, the name Enid has been associated with various figures in medieval Welsh literature, where it often symbolizes purity and loyalty.

The character Enid is depicted as the wife of Geraint, one of King Arthur's knights, in the Welsh tales known as the Mabinogion, which were compiled in the 12th century. This connection to Arthurian legend has cemented Enid's place in the cultural memory of Wales and the broader British literary tradition.

The name Enid carries a sense of timelessness and has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, often representing ideals of fidelity and strength. Its association with noble characters in folklore and literature has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Additionally, the name has been linked to the concept of the soul, enhancing its symbolic significance in cultural narratives. While diminutive forms are less commonly noted, the name's historical resonance remains strong, reflecting its roots in the rich tapestry of Welsh and English heritage.

Famous people named Enid

In this section, you will find notable people named Enid. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Enid who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Enid who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Enid Blyton is an author best known for The Famous Five series, The Secret Seven series, and Noddy.

Enid Markey is an actress best known for her role in Tarzan of the Apes, The Love of Sunya, and The Girl from Nowhere.

Fictional characters named Enid

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Enid is a fictional character from the comic series and animated show The Addams Family. She is a member of the Addams family known for her quirky personality and love for the macabre.

Enid Sinclair is a fictional character from the Netflix series Wednesday. She is a werewolf and Wednesday Addams' loyal roommate who provides support and friendship throughout their adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Enid, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Enid. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Enid was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Enid has ranked as high as #776 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Enid has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Enid is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Enid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Enid.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 30 0 30
2024 30 0 30
2023 66 0 66
2022 28 0 28
2021 34 0 34
2020 29 0 29
2019 40 0 40
2018 24 0 24
2017 29 0 29
2016 15 0 15
2015 20 0 20
2014 15 0 15
2013 12 0 12
2012 12 0 12
2011 15 0 15
2010 8 0 8
2009 15 0 15
2008 17 0 17
2007 9 0 9
2006 12 0 12
2005 21 0 21
2004 19 0 19
2003 15 0 15
2002 25 0 25
2001 13 0 13
2000 12 0 12
1999 14 0 14
1998 7 0 7
1997 12 0 12
1996 19 0 19
1995 13 0 13
1994 16 0 16
1993 19 0 19
1992 12 0 12
1991 28 0 28
1990 23 0 23
1989 21 0 21
1988 21 0 21
1987 19 0 19
1986 25 0 25
1985 25 0 25
1984 24 0 24
1983 23 0 23
1982 37 0 37
1981 38 0 38
1980 37 0 37
1979 29 0 29
1978 39 0 39
1977 35 0 35
1976 45 0 45
1975 50 0 50
1974 52 0 52
1973 44 0 44
1972 45 0 45
1971 78 0 78
1970 76 0 76
1969 41 0 41
1968 62 0 62
1967 55 0 55
1966 52 0 52
1965 66 0 66
1964 64 0 64
1963 70 0 70
1962 104 0 104
1961 83 0 83
1960 87 0 87
1959 94 0 94
1958 75 0 75
1957 59 0 59
1956 61 0 61
1955 68 0 68
1954 97 0 97
1953 87 0 87
1952 65 0 65
1951 101 0 101
1950 92 0 92
1949 96 0 96
1948 105 0 105
1947 114 0 114
1946 141 0 141
1945 121 0 121
1944 96 0 96
1943 116 0 116
1942 114 0 114
1941 96 0 96
1940 85 0 85
1939 72 0 72
1938 92 0 92
1937 84 0 84
1936 99 0 99
1935 106 0 106
1934 121 0 121
1933 142 0 142
1932 123 0 123
1931 152 0 152
1930 155 0 155
1929 174 0 174
1928 157 0 157
1927 164 0 164
1926 187 0 187
1925 214 0 214
1924 195 0 195
1923 224 0 224
1922 205 0 205
1921 258 0 258
1920 261 0 261
1919 252 6 246
1918 219 0 219
1917 191 0 191
1916 174 0 174
1915 137 0 137
1914 129 0 129
1913 110 0 110
1912 115 0 115
1911 87 0 87
1910 34 0 34
1909 36 0 36
1908 51 0 51
1907 39 0 39
1906 30 0 30
1905 20 0 20
1904 30 0 30
1903 20 0 20
1902 30 0 30
1901 28 0 28
1900 28 0 28
1899 20 0 20
1898 17 0 17
1897 21 0 21
1896 34 0 34
1895 28 0 28
1894 22 0 22
1893 23 0 23
1892 24 0 24
1891 12 0 12
1890 10 0 10
1889 8 0 8
1888 12 0 12
1885 6 0 6

Top States for Enid (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%