♀ Name Ennie – Fright & Sword

Origin:	Frisian, Germanic, Nordic, Greek
Meaning:	one, alone, sole warrior, sword, ruler, power of the sword, light, bright, shining
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The feminine name Ennie originates from names that begin with “Egin-“ or “Agin-“ but is also a feminine form of Eino and a short form of Helena. Therefore, Ennie means “one”, “fright,” “sword,” “light,” or “shining.”

Where does the name Ennie come from?

Ennie is a Frisian diminutive of names that begin with “Egin-“ or “Agin-.” Ennie is also considered a feminine form of the Finnish name Eino, which has Nordic and Old High German roots. Additionally, Ennie is a short form of Helena.

What does the name Ennie mean?

Derived from the Old Germanic word “agi,” Ennie means “fright.” From the Finnish boy name Eino, Ennie takes on the meanings “one,” “alone,” “sword,” “ruler,” or “power of the sword.” And from Helena, Ennie means “light”, “bright” and “shining.”

Word composition

• Old Germanic “agi” = fright
• Old Norse “einn” = alone, one, unique
• Old Norse “valdr” = ruler, power, leader
• Old High German “agal, ekka” = point, blade, sword
• Old High German “waltan” = to rule
• Ancient Greek “ἥλιος” (hēlios) = sun, sunlight, sunshine

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Last updated: 2/7/2025