Edmund
ED-mund
Boy · English
Meaning: Wealthy protector, fortunate guardian
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Edward
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Wealthy guardian, fortunate protector
- Pronunciation
- ED-werd
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Old English 'ead' (wealth) and 'weard' (guard).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
EduardGerman / Slavic
European form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Edward VIII
1894–1972
King of the United Kingdom who abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.
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