Edda

Meaning of Edda

Pronounced ED-uh, Edda traces its roots to the Old Norse odal—“heritage”—and is kissed by the golden glow of a Mediterranean sunset, gliding off the tongue like una parola dolce e sonora. The name evokes the ancient Eddas penned by Viking skalds—epic tales of heroes and gods—as effortlessly as it conjures up narrow Roman calle and sunlit piazze, lending any bambina a brush of lyrical grandeur. It’s rare but resilient, having graced US birth charts since the early 1900s, and in 2024 it welcomed 17 new bearers at number 933. It’s both timeless and playful—a melodic choice that whispers heritage and hope with a knowing wink, and guarantees she won’t be just another Isabella in class.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as ED-uh (/ˈɛdə/)

• Eva
• Ella
• Emma
• Edith
• Elva
• Etta
• Edna