"fictional villain name from The Witcher"
Origin: Fantasy
Language: Elder Speech (fictional)
Eredin
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The Witcher's haunting King of the Wild Hunt
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Things to Know About This Name
- Associated with the primary villain in The Witcher series; some may see naming a child after a genocidal antagonist as concerning
The Story of Eredin
Eredin is a name coined by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski for his Witcher fantasy universe, written in the fictional Elder Speech language of the Aen Elle elves. As King of the Wild Hunt in the Witcher books and games, Eredin Bréacc Glas bears a name that evokes ancient Celtic sounds while remaining wholly fantastical. The name gained wide recognition through CD Projekt Red's acclaimed Witcher video game trilogy.
Eredin's visibility skyrocketed with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015), which became one of the best-reviewed video games of all time and brought Sapkowski's characters to tens of millions of players worldwide. The Netflix Witcher series further amplified the name's cultural footprint.
While purely fictional in origin, Eredin resonates with Celtic and Norse fantasy aesthetics. The Wild Hunt itself is drawn from genuine European folklore about spectral riders, giving the character—and name—deeper mythological underpinnings than most invented names.
Historical Record
Eredin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Eredin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eredin is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,688 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Eredin serves as the main antagonist in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red's 2015 masterpiece
- The character is based on the Wild Hunt concept from Celtic and Germanic folklore
- Andrzej Sapkowski created the Elder Speech language drawing on Welsh and Irish phonetics
Eredin in Other Languages
Polish
Eredin
Russian
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Japanese
エレディン
Popularity Over Time
#34,688
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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King of the Wild Hunt and primary antagonist in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt video game and Andrzej Sapkowski's book series
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #34,688
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- Fantasy/Gaming
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Ere
Red
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eredin
What does the name Eredin mean?
"fictional villain name from The Witcher" (from Fantasy). Eredin is a name coined by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski for his Witcher fantasy universe, written in the fictional Elder Speech language of the Aen Elle elves. As King of the Wild Hunt in the Witcher books and games, Eredin Bréacc Glas bears a name that evokes ancient Celtic sounds while remaining wholly fantastical. The name gained wide recognition through CD Projekt Red's acclaimed Witcher video game trilogy.
What is the origin of the name Eredin?
Eredin has Fantasy and Fantasy/Gaming origins. In Fantasy, it means "fictional villain name from The Witcher".
Is Eredin a boy or girl name?
Eredin is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Eredin?
Eredin is currently ranked #34688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Eredin?
Common nicknames for Eredin include Ere and Red.
What are good middle names for Eredin?
Popular middle name pairings include Eredin James, Eredin Cole, Eredin Ash, Eredin Steel, Eredin Grey, Eredin Hunter, and Eredin Kane.
What are good sibling names for Eredin?
Names that pair well with Eredin as siblings include Ciri, Geralt, Yennefer, Rowan, Zephyr, Caspian, and Raven.
How many syllables does Eredin have?
Eredin has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Eredin a common or rare name?
Eredin is an uncommon name, ranked #34688 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Eredin
Eredin is a boy name with Fantasy/Gaming origins . The name means "fictional villain name from The Witcher" in Fantasy .
Eredin is currently ranked #34,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Eredin has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Eredin include Ere and Red. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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