Enid
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Enid is a Welsh name meaning “soul”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.94% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Enid
Enid is a name of Welsh origin whose precise etymology remains obscured by the passage of time. Linguistic scholars often associate it with the Middle Welsh word 'enaid', which carries the connotation of soul or life. The name gained significant cultural prominence in the 12th century following its appearance in the Mabinogion, specifically within the romance of Gereint and Enid. This literary work effectively cemented the name within the canon of Arthurian legend.
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Gender Usage of the Name Enid
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Enid is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.94% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Enid
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Enid is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 759K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 15K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 383K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 413K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Enid ranked #1,501 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,426 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,925 places. Enid shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #231 in 1924. Its lowest recorded position was #13,392 in 2006. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1070 places (from #2,571 to #1,501).
Characteristics of the Name Enid
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Enid contains two syllables that resolve into a soft, quiet d-ending. It is anchored in Arthurian legend through the character associated with the knight Geraint. This connection solidifies an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Enid
Middle names used with EnidMethodology
Enid is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Enid Alexis · Enid Magaly · Enid Margarita · Enid Itzel · Enid MaryView all 64 girl middle names.
- Total 86 middle names used with Enid
- 4 boy middle names used with Enid
- 13 unisex middle names used with Enid
Middle name suggestions for EnidMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Enid is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Enid Leigh · Enid Lynne · Enid Lynch · Enid Laine · Enid Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Enid
Sound Like Enid Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Eneida · Endia · Einat · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Enid Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Enida · Enia
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edith · Isla · Eden · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Enid Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Enid”
Dictionary Meaning of "Enid"Methodology
A female given name from Welsh of obscure meaning
An unincorporated community in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States
A city, the county seat of Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States; see Wikipedia:Enid, Oklahoma
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How to Spell Enid in ASL
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- d
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