A feminine given name, popular in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure.'
From Irish Gaelic 'Éadaoin' meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure,' or possibly from Hebrew 'Eden.' Used historically among Irish and English families.
Edna was an extremely popular name around 1900-1930, but nearly disappeared from baby names by 2000—it's a perfect example of how baby name trends go in cycles across generations.
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