Edda
Edda is an girl name of Old Norse origin, meaning “Great-grandmother; poetry”.
| Meaning | Great-grandmother; poetry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Old Norse |
| Pronunciation | ED-dah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Iceland, Norway, Italy, Sweden |
Meaning and origin of Edda
Edda is best known as the title of two medieval Icelandic works, the Poetic Edda and Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, which preserve much of Norse mythology. The word's origin is debated: one theory links it to an Old Norse word for 'great-grandmother', which is how a woman named Edda appears in the poem Rígsþula, while others connect it to poetry. In Italy, Edda grew as a name independently, possibly from Germanic roots. It is used in Iceland, Norway and Italy.
Is Edda a religious name?
Edda carries no religious use as a name, though it is tied to the literature of old Norse belief.
How popular is Edda?
Uncommon but recognised in Scandinavia and Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edda mean?
Edda means 'Great-grandmother; poetry'. It is of Old Norse origin.
Does Edda have a religious meaning?
Edda carries no religious use as a name, though it is tied to the literature of old Norse belief.
How do you pronounce Edda?
Edda is pronounced ED-dah.
Is Edda a boy or girl name?
Edda is usually a girl name.