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Edda
GirlMeaning of Edda: Norse: 'poetry' or 'great-grandmother'
Edda is a girl's name most strongly associated with Icelandic naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9624th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9624
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
735
First recorded 1895 · peak 1930
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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