Nedra
Meaning
disputed: possibly popularized by the 1905 novel Nedra, or a respelling of Edna/feminine of Ned; other claimed meanings are unverified
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nedra has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Nedra
People given the name Nedra in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nedra deep dive
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