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Edith name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Edith mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Edith
User Submitted Origins
English
79%
Spanish
16%
African
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Canada says the name Edith means "Edith origins from an Old English word 'ead' that means 'riches or blessed' and the word 'gyd' meaning war" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Edith means "War and blessings with riches".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Edith means "Prosperity in war" and is of Canadian origin.
- A user from Italy says the name Edith is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Victory in war".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Edith is of African American origin and means "Humble and mild tempered. Lover of God".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Edith means "Gift of god with laughter and kindness".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Edith means "The name Edith actually means 'wealthy'".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Edith is of Dutch origin and means "Pretty and Smart".
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Edith is of African origin and means "Intelligent,beautiful,Christian and safe".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old English Ealdgȳþ. Name of a 10th century English saint.
- A female given name from Old English.
Edith was also found in the following language(s): Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Edith
Notable Persons Named Edith
Édith Piaf
Édith was given the name Édith Giovanna Gassion on December 19th, 1915 in Belleville, Paris. She passed away on October 10th, 1963.
Edie Sedgwick
Edie Sedgwick was an artist, socialite, model, and actress. She was most prominent from 1965 to 1971. Edie was given the name Edith Minturn Sedgwick on April 20th, 1943 in Santa Barbara, California, U.S. Edie is also known as Mazda Isphahan and Edith Sedgwick Post. She died on November 16th, 1971.
Edie Falco
Edie Falco is an actor and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1987. Edie was given the name Edith Falco on July 5th, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Edith Bouvier Beale
Edith Bouvier Beale was a socialite, model (people), cabaret, fashion model, and cabaret performer. Edith was born as the child of Phelan Beale and Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale on November 7th, 1917 in New York City. Edith is also known as Little Edie. She left this life on January 9th, 2002.
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was a novelist, short story writer, and designer. Edith was given the name Edith Newbold Jones on January 24th, 1862 in New York. She breathed her last breath on August 11th, 1937.
Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer was an actress. She was most active from 1919 to 1919. Norma was given the name Edith Norma Shearer on August 10th, 1902 in Montreal. She left this life on June 12th, 1983.
- Edith WilsonFirst Lady of the United States
- Edith CavellSaint
- Eydie GorméSinging
- Edith RooseveltFirst Lady of New York
- Edie Adams
- Edith BunkerFictional Character
- Edith Macefield
- Edith NesbitWriter
- Madeleine CarrollActress
- Ngaio MarshWriter
- Edith Thompson and Frederick BywatersMerchant Navy
- Gale SondergaardActress
- Edith BowmanRadio Personality
- Dame Edith EvansActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Edith
Notable Persons With the Last Name Edith
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Fun Facts about the name Edith
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