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Welsh · Girl name

Enid

“soul, life”

About the name Enid

Enid is a name of Welsh origin, meaning ‘soul’ or ‘life’. It appears in Arthurian legend, where Enid is known as the wife of Sir Geraint, a knight of the Round Table. The name has been used in literature and has a romantic and noble connotation.

Meaning
soul, life
Origin
Welsh
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
EH-nid(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Enid

  • Enid Marie
  • Enid Rose
  • Enid Claire
  • Enid Anne
  • Enid Lynn

Questions about Enid

What does Enid mean?
Enid is a Welsh name meaning "soul, life".
How do you pronounce Enid?
Enid is pronounced EH-nid, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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