Enda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Enda

What is the meaning of the name Enda ?

The baby name Enda is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN-da (/ˈɛn.də/).

Enda is Irish in Origin.

Enda is an Irish given name, the standard Anglicized form of Irish Éanna (often written Eanna without the fada). It is commonly linked to éan, “bird,” with an affectionate or diminutive force, yielding meanings such as “little bird” or “birdlike.” The name is largely masculine in Ireland, though in modern use it can appear unisex outside Irish contexts because of its -a ending.

Documented since early medieval times, Enda is best known through Saint Enda of Aran (Éanna mac Nisse, 5th-6th century), celebrated as a pioneer of Irish monasticism. The name persisted in Gaelic tradition and reemerged broadly in the 20th century alongside the revival of Irish-language names. Notable contemporary bearers include Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach, playwright Enda Walsh, and footballer Enda Stevens. Variants and related forms include Éanna, Enna, Ena (rare male), and the accentless Eanna.