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There really needs to be separate "number 2" entry for this name, as its use for boys in modern English-speaking countries is NOT a transfer of the name from Turkey but is instead inspired by the fictional character Ender Wiggin, created by author Orson Scott Card for his 1985 novel "Ender's Game." There have been several sequels to that novel published, and a film based on it was released in 2013.
In the book Ender is a nickname for Andrew based on the character's sister mispronouncing Andrew when she was a small child. However, Card may also have chosen it because in the plot of this science fiction novel Ender, an expert electronic game player, is tricked into completely destroying the planet of a species called the Buggers when he's told he's only playing a holographic simulation. So he becomes the "Ender" of that species.
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In the book Ender is a nickname for Andrew based on the character's sister mispronouncing Andrew when she was a small child. However, Card may also have chosen it because in the plot of this science fiction novel Ender, an expert electronic game player, is tricked into completely destroying the planet of a species called the Buggers when he's told he's only playing a holographic simulation. So he becomes the "Ender" of that species.
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Another linguistic root to consider is that ëndërr means 'dream' in Albanian.
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Endermen. Nuff said.
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When I hear this name, I think of a boy who loves the colors black and purple, but that's probably just my association with Ender Dragons and Endermen from Minecraft. Great name though! Sounds cool and edgy, but not in a bad way. :)
Also happens to be one of the characters in the book I'm writing. He can summon black holes.
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Also happens to be one of the characters in the book I'm writing. He can summon black holes.
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Coincides with the word in English.
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The name Ender was given to 108 boys in the US in 2018.
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I like this name. But I think your kid would get called 'Enderman' at school.
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English speakers would interpret it as meaning "one who ends [an event, situation, etc.]".
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A famous (fictional) bearer of this name is the titular character of Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game'.
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I think Ender sounds strong yet androgynous. I would use this as a middle name but I can see it working for a first or last name.
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Ender is a diminutive given to Andrew Wiggin in Orson Scott Card's scifi book series, starting with the novel, Ender's Game.
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Huh only Turkish?
I would definitely use this as my name and it is VERY MASCULINE.
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I would definitely use this as my name and it is VERY MASCULINE.
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It sounds rather feminine to me. I would definitely not use this for a child, but it is wonderful for a fantasy story-almost dreamlike. Also, I love the meaning.
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Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is the main character of the sci-fi novel Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.
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In an Instagram post announcing his birth, the singer (she/they) captioned it "Gratitude. For the most 'rare' and euphoric birth […]", directly referencing the name's meaning. The name's meaning is likely in reference to the fact their son is a rainbow baby; the singer has been open about her struggle with endometriosis, miscarriages, and the idea she may not be able to conceive, so successfully having her son was indeed "rare" for her.