Enid
Meaning of Enid
The name Enid is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl. Originating from Welsh, Enid means "spirit" or "life," embodying vitality and essence. Pronounced EE-nid (/ˈiːnɪd/), this name carries historical significance and literary associations, most notably as the heroine in Alfred Lord Tennyson's Arthurian legend, "Idylls of the King." Though it has seen fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States, with its highest rank in 1920 at 412, Enid remains a unique and classic name that evokes a sense of grace and strength. Variations such as Enedina offer an alternative while maintaining its delicate charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EE-nid (/ˈiːnɪd/)
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Notable People Named Enid
| Enid Mary Blyton was a highly successful English children's writer, known for her bestselling books that have been translated into ninety languages and sold over 600 million copies worldwide. |
| Enid Yandell was an American sculptor from Louisville, Kentucky, known for her studies with renowned artists such as Auguste Rodin and Frederick William MacMonnies. |
| Enid Szánthó was a renowned Hungarian operatic contralto known for her performances at prestigious venues such as the Vienna State Opera and the Bayreuth Festival. |
| Enid Bakewell was a prominent English women's cricket player known for her exceptional all-round performance, scoring over 1,000 runs and taking 50 wickets in Test matches. |
| Enid Mary Starkie CBE was an Irish literary critic and biographer known for her works on French poets, and a Fellow of Somerville College, Oxford. |
| Enid Bosworth Lorimer OAM was a versatile English-born actress, director, and theosophist who made significant contributions to stage, radio, television, and film in both England and Australia. |
| Enid Beatrice Gilchrist OAM was a renowned Australian fashion designer and author of popular self-drafting sewing pattern books in the mid-20th century. |
| Enid Gordon-Gallien was a British adventurer and pilot known for her expedition in Tanganyika and being awarded the Back Award in 1930. |
| Enid Stacy, born in 1868, was an English socialist activist who studied at the University of Bristol and became a tutor at the Redland High School for Girls. |
| Enid Charis Warren OBE was a British medical social worker. |
| Enid Bishop is an Australian librarian who specializes in Asian studies. |
| Enid Anne Hattersley was a prominent Labour Party politician from Sheffield, England, who served as the city's Lord Mayor in 1981. |
| Enid Mirembe is a Ugandan beauty pageant contestant who was crowned "Miss Tourism Busoga Region" and named one of "The 40 Movers and Shakers of 2016" by Satisfashion Uganda. |
| Enid Mark was an American editor and publisher known for her influential work in the publishing industry. |
| Enid Dame was a multi-talented American poet, fiction writer, teacher, editor, and publisher who made significant contributions to the literary world. |
