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Edna

/ED-nuh/

girl
American
Very common
short

Meaning

Pleasure, delight, or adornment

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Edna is a biblical name, appearing in the Apocrypha, and gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A notable bearer was Edna St. Vincent Millay, an American lyrical poet and playwright.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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