Origin, Meaning, and History of Enola
Enola is a feminine name of American origin and means ‘solitary.’ The name when spelled in reverse order is ‘Alone.’ Notably, Enola is the name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
The name Enola was first used in the 19th century in the novel ‘Her Fatal Mistake’ or ‘Enola’ by Mary Young Ridenbaugh published in 1866. Enola came to the limelight in a rather strange way, as the name of the plane ‘Enola Gay’ that carried the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. This plane was named after the pilot’s mother who was named after the strong character from the above-mentioned book.
The phonetic spelling of the elegant name Enola is i-NO-lə. This unique three-syllable name has several variations across different cultures like Nola. Enola has been a popular name in the fictional world. Enola Holmes is a fictional character in the young adult fictional series The Enola Holmes Mysteries. The famous novel series was written by Nancy Springer, where Enola is a fourteen-year-old sister of Sherlock Holmes. The series consists seven books and one short story, written between 2006 and 2021.
Enola is a fictional character in the post-apocalyptic 1999 action movie Waterworld. This movie was directed by Kevin Reynolds and is said to be the most expensive movie ever made. The movie received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound at the 68th Academy Awards. The British synthpop group Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark has a song called ‘Enola Gay.’ The song debuted as a single in 1980 and was later included on the band’s album ‘Organization.’
How To Pronounce Enola?
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Enola On The Popularity Chart
The name Enola enjoyed minimal popularity in the US. Take a look at the graph for more information.
Popularity Over Time
The name was given to 90 babies per million in 2021, according to the SSA data.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Enola达到最高排名的2097年的202人1. This graph shows how its rating has changed over time.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Enola
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Popular Sibling Names For Enola
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Boy Sibling Names For Enola
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Girl Sibling Names For Enola
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Other Popular Names Beginning With E
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Names With Similar Meaning As Enola
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Enola?
The name Enola means it means ‘solitary.’
2. What is the origin of the name Enola?
Enola has a Native American origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Enola?
Enola is pronounced as eh-now-luh.
4. Is Enola a common and trendy name?
No. Enola is not a common name. According to the SSA, it is not in the top 1000 names for any births from the year 2020. In 2021, only 9 babies were born with this name (1).
5. Is Enola a Cherokee name?
Enola can be called a Cherokee name. It was another name for Black Fox, the Cherokee leader in the Cherokee-American wars.
6. Which middle names go well with Enola?
Enola ends with an ‘aa’ sound. So middle names that end similarly will pair well with this name. You can consider Alina (beautiful/shining), Catrina (pure), and Rogenia (hard and brave).
7. What are the positive qualities or traits associated with the name Enola?
Enola means solitary. Some positive traits associated with it can be a peace-loving nature, a keen observer, a willingness to introspect, and insightfulness.
8. Is Enola commonly used in a specific region or country?
Enola is a commonly used name in countries like France, England, and Wales. In these places, the name comes in the category of top 1000 baby names.
References:
- Popularity of name Enola
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