Nordic/Italian · Girl name
Edda
“uncertain; possibly great grandmother or poetry”
About the name Edda
Edda is a feminine given name with roots in Old Norse and Italian usage. In Old Norse, the word ‘edda’ appears in medieval literature, such as the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, but its exact meaning is debated; it may mean ‘great grandmother’ or be related to the concept of poetry. The name is also found in Italy, notably borne by Edda Mussolini, the daughter of Benito Mussolini. The literary works called the Eddas are central to Norse mythology and Icelandic heritage.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly great grandmother or poetry
- Origin
- Nordic/Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ED-ah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Edda
- Edda Marie
- Edda Rose
- Edda Lynn
- Edda Claire
- Edda Anne
Questions about Edda
- What does Edda mean?
- Edda is a Nordic name meaning "uncertain; possibly great grandmother or poetry".
- How do you pronounce Edda?
- Edda is pronounced ED-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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