Éada

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Originally a diminutive of the name Edna, Éada now stands as a standalone name meaning "jealousy" or "envy" in Irish Gaelic.
Pronunciation
Ay-dah
EH-da
Popularity
Éada is not currently ranked on any popularity charts globally as it is a rare name.

cartoon of the name Éada
Cartoon of Éada

Éada Name meanings & History

Originally a diminutive of the name Edna, Éada now stands as a standalone name meaning "jealousy" or "envy" in Irish Gaelic. A modern Irish name, most like influenced by the more frequently used Irish name Éadaoin, which derives from Irish éad (coming from Old Irish ét) meaning "jealousy, passion". Another possibility is that this name was chosen for its popular sound (similar to that of Ada) and that an Irish looking spelling was desired. Éada is used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Éada: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Éada:

E: Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment

A: Angry,Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive

D: Doting,Demanding,Domestic,Dutiful,Determined,Daddy

Éada is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

Related Names to Éada

Edna, Eabha, Saoirse, Niamh.