Edda - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Edda \e(d)-

is pronounced ED-ah. It is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "grandmother". Norse mytholgy: Edda was an old woman who became pregnant by the god Heimdallr and gave birth to Thrall, ancestor of the class of serfs. Nickname of Edvige.

For more information, see also the related name Eda.

Baby names that sound like Edda are Adda, Eddy and Eddi. Other similar baby names are Erda, Edma, Edna, Eddna and Edra.

Edda is a somewhat common first name for women (#2959 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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