Smiling princess
Erendida is a variant of Erendira, a name of Purépecha origin. It is famously associated with a legendary 16th-century Purépecha princess who led a resistance against Spanish conquistadors. The name is often interpreted as 'smiling' or 'one who is happy.'
Less common today
Erendida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,372 in 1994.
Purépecha princess and heroine of the resistance against the Spanish
Mexican actress known for Sense8
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
