Find out how popular the first name Eredin has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eredin by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Eredin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eredin.

The history of the first name Eredin

The name Eredin originates from the ancient Elvish language spoken by the Aen Seidhe elves in the Northern Kingdoms of the Continent. The name likely has its roots in the words "ere" meaning "alone" and "din" meaning "force" or "power". Thus, the name Eredin can be interpreted to mean "lone force" or "solitary power".

Records of the name Eredin can be found in ancient Elven texts dating back to the times of the Conjunction of the Spheres, over a thousand years ago. It is mentioned in some of the earliest chronicles of the Aen Seidhe, suggesting it was a name used by the ancient Elven tribes.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Eredin was an Elven warrior and commander who lived during the First Landing of Humans on the Continent, around the 500s of the human calendar. This Eredin led a band of Elven guerrilla fighters against the early human settlers, earning a reputation as a formidable and cunning adversary.

Another notable Eredin was an Elven sage and philosopher who lived in the 8th century. His writings on the nature of magic and the Aen Seidhe's place in the world were widely studied and debated by scholars of his time.

In the 11th century, an Elven noble named Eredin rose to prominence as a prominent leader of the Aen Seidhe resistance against the expanding human kingdoms. He was known for his unwavering defiance and his skill as a strategist.

During the Third Northern War in the 13th century, an Elven commander named Eredin led a contingent of Aen Seidhe warriors in support of the Redanian forces. His bravery and tactical acumen were renowned, and he was credited with several key victories against the Nilfgaardian Empire.

In more recent times, an Elven mage named Eredin Bréacc Glas, also known as the King of the Wild Hunt, played a significant role in the events surrounding the Witcher Geralt of Rivia's adventures in the late 13th century. This Eredin was a powerful and enigmatic figure, leading the spectral riders of the Wild Hunt in their pursuit of the elusive Ciri.

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