The baby name Erinna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛˈrɪnə/ (eh-RIN-uh).
Erinna is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Erinna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛˈrɪnə/ (eh-RIN-uh).
Erinna is Greek in Origin.
Erinna is a rare Greek feminine name (Ancient Greek Ἔριννα), best known from the 4th‑century BCE poet of Telos/Rhodes, praised alongside Sappho for her elegy The Distaff. The name’s etymology is debated; many scholars connect it with Eirene (“peace”), making Erinna a dialectal or affectionate formation on that theme, though a link to words for “strife” has also been argued. In modern use, the peaceful interpretation is preferred.
Usage lapsed after antiquity and reappeared sporadically from the 19th century onward through classical revival and literary interest. It remains uncommon but accessible in English and European languages. Variant spellings and related forms include Erina (Italian/English simplification), Erinne, and the cognates Irene/Eirene, Irina, and Irena. Nicknames and diminutives: Rina, Ina, Eri. The name carries an elegant classical aura with a concise, mellifluous sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| France | Girls | 2006 | #403 | 4 | 3,155 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #966 | 29 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Erinna is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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