Meaning and Origin of the Name Eirianedd

Eirianedd is the Welsh version of the name Eirian. The actual meaning of Eirianedd is “silver.” It was derived by the name Eirianwen which means shining white. The name Eirianedd comes from the combination of Erian and Gwen.

Popularity

The name Eirianedd is not commonly heard amongst modern society in the current day and age. It was not in the 100 most popular baby girls’ name in Wales in 2019, according to government statistics. Perhaps it is time to bring it back this name back into circulation.

Variations of the Name

There are many female variations of this name:

-Eirianwen

-Eirienell

It is a name that is quite versatile and there are some male versions too:

-Eranedd

-Erianedd

An Unusual Name

Eirianedd is a name given primarily to females. It is perceived, by many, as an unusual name. It is sometimes given as a last name for children and adults. It has not made it into the Top 2000 names yet. The popularity of Eirianedd could use a bit of a boost. There are numerous sound-alike names in circulation and they are not frequently used either.

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