Enid Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Enid Name at a Glance

Name	Enid
Meaning	From the Welsh 'enaid,' meaning soul or life. Also faithful or abused wife. Famous bearer: children's writer Enid Blyton.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Enid Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Enid means “From the Welsh 'enaid,' meaning soul or life. Also faithful or abused wife. Famous bearer: children's writer Enid Blyton”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Enid Name Origin

Our database records Enid under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Enid a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Enid is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Enid

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