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Edna is the main character in Kate Chopin's The Awakening.

Edna, or "E," is the name of the costume designer for the "supers" in the Pixar film "The Incredibles."

Edna is my grandmother's name. She had always been told it was an old Germanic form of Anne.

Edna Purviance was Charlie Chaplin's leading lady of his films from 1915 to 1923. To make her a star on her own, Chaplin directed her in the 1923 film 'A Woman of Paris'.

Edna St. Vincent Millay is an American poet.

You mean, she WAS an American poet. She died in like 1960 when she fell down the stairs.

This name's a bit too, I dunno, I know this doesn't seem to make sense, but it's both a bit too dusty AND a bit too spacey for my taste.

There is a novelist named Edna Buchanan.

Edna Krabappel is the teacher of Bart Simpson on The Simpsons.

I used to associate this name with Ms. Krabappel until I read The Awakening (awful book LOL). Now I think it's a cool name, mostly because we call my friend R. Edna, for a reason I can't quite comprehend.

I don't really like this name and I don't think it's cool, it just makes me think of frumpy old grandmothers with their grey hair-dos tied in a bun. When the name was in use, it was as often an English name as an Irish and Scottish name, but it rarely occurs in any English-speaking country nowadays.

Whenever I think of the name Edna I think of Enda Turnblad from hairspray.

Ugh for me. I think it sounds terrible, no offense to anyone, and a definite old-lady vibe.

This name sounds hopelessly old-fashioned, and rather makes me think of old, moody women with silly outfits and perms who rant about the young people being so horrible today. The name Enid is actually quite pretty, but Edna even sounds unpleasant.

There is a children's book about a girl named Cinderedna, who goes by Edna. She lives next door to Cinderella, who goes by Ella, and has the same problems (evil stepmother and stepsisters) but handles them in a more rational and productive way (She takes the bus after the clock strikes midnight, wears loafers instead of glass slippers).

I associate this name with oatmeal for unknown reasons.

I like this name. However, it's very old ladyish, considering it was the name of my great-grandmother who died a couple of years ago. Even so, I can see it making a comeback sooner than Mildred or Bertha.

Edna Purviance-famous as Charlie Chaplin's first leading lady.

I'm surprised to see that no one has yet mentioned Dame Edna Everage - the character played by Australian actor Barry Humphries (born 1934).

I never liked this name, but I really hate it now because my name (Edina) is constantly confused with it. Teachers can keep track of which variant of Caitlin belongs to who, but can't notice the 'I' dead center in my name.

I cannot escape the association with designer Edna "E" Mode (voiced by Brad Bird) of the film "The Incredibles." She is a direct, diminutive in stature, eccentric, no-nonsense lass... and I adore her-- "No capes!" Consequently or not, the name itself shares my pleasure, and in reaction has found itself a slot on my "Favorites List." I truly would consider naming a child this... but there are many variables, including of how well it would be accepted.

The hate all previous posters have expressed is surprising to me, actually. I find the name classically beautiful, charming, cosmopolitan, ageless, professional and mature without appearing too wickedly out of place on a young girl.

Sounds harsh with the NA sound. And the d and n. Also makes people think it's an 'old lady name'. Good (?) combinations are
- Vivienne Edna
- Leanne Edna
- Dianne Edna

The name Edna is a baby girl name. The name Edna is not derived from other names and is not a Germanic form of Anne or Edwina as previously stated. It is derived from the word Eden which is the garden in the first book of the Bible.
Anne is already a germanic name in its own right. Edwina is English / American.
Edna is a name in its own right and is from the following places:

Celtic Meaning:
The name Edna is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Edna is: Fire.

American Meaning:
The name Edna is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Edna is: Fire.

English Meaning:
The name Edna is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Edna is: meaning wealthy friend, or rich in friendship.

Hebrew Meaning:
The name Edna is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Edna is: Rejuvenation, pleasure; delight. Derived from the same word as the biblical Garden of Eden.