Thoughts on Enid

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What do you think of Enid for a girl? I think it sounds strong and fits in well with the granny chic style around at the moment. It also makes me think I the author whose books I loved as a child.

Any thoughts? Do you know any?

One of the most awful, ugly names in existence.

Horrifically ugly name imo.

Agree with Tatiana and Raven.

It's sort of cute but too weird - bit like a hobbit name, I wouldn't want to be saddled with it.

I'm afraid I find it ugly too.

It will forever be associated with Enid Blyton, for better or worse.

Reminds me of Enid Blyton. Love it!

I always thought the d at the end was silent though?

If I had to pick the girls' name that I thought was the ugliest Enid would definitely be a contender. Maybe Bertha would pip it to the post.

If you like Enid, you may also like Maude.

It makes me think of this backup nickname which I find cool but a bit strange for a baby.

Horrible name, and Enid Blyton was a horrible parent. Her books don’t stand the test of time at all well. Her nastiness comes through.

Terrible

Enid pronounced Enn-id (the 'i' as in the word 'big')is nice. It's an The name Arthurian Legend name.The name Enid is: From the Welsh 'enaid,' meaning soul or life. Also faithful or abused wife. Famous bearer: children's writer Enid Blyton.

Enaid is pronounced ENN-ide.

I'm not keen on EE-nid

My mum was called Enid, so I'm very biased. I think it's a gorgeous name, and I would love it to come back.

Absolutely adore Enid and would consider it if we ever had another dd!

Yes it's up there with Bertha imo too.

Nope

I think of a dumpy ugly bitter old woman - and while that might be exactly who I am it’s not a name for a baby

I can only hear that name in the voice of Lois Griffin. Ruined it for me and luckily we had a boy.

Fine name. If you love it, use it.

When I grew up, I thought names such as George, Harry, iris and Grace were old fashioned, and now they are everywhere,

Due a revival I think.

There’s a song I like by the Barenaked Ladies called Enid.

Enn-id? I've only ever heard it pronounced EE-nid

Love it but DP hates it!

I really like it. Edith is making a comeback so why not Enid?

Possibly the ugliest name ever. I think it's horrible.

But it's odd, with names. My DD is Edie. And objectively I can see that they're kind of similar - in trend, how they look and even sound.

But to me one is the best name ever and the other is the opposite. Aesthetically. Phonetically.

Fascinating, really.