Edmond

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Wealthy protector; Rich guardian
Pronunciation
ED-mənd (English)
EHD-MAWN(French)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Edmond has been declining over the past few decades. In 2020, it was ranked #2250 in the United States, with only 67 baby boys given the name. It is not very popular in other countries either.

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Edmond Name meanings & History

Wealthy protector; Rich guardian. French and Albanian form of Edmund. A notable bearer was the English astronomer Edmond Halley (1656-1742), for whom Halley's comet is named. Edmond is a traditional and classic name, but it is not very commonly used today. It is often used by parents who prefer timeless and refined names with a touch of vintage charm.

Zodiac Sign of Edmond: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Edmond:

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Entertain,Enlighten

D: Dutiful,Determined,Domestic,Demanding,Daddy,Doting

M: Mother,Memorabilia,Memory,Mushy,Mommy,Manipulative,Maternal

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

N: Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nice

Edmond is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Edmond include Edmond Halley (the British astronomer who discovered the famous Halley's Comet), Edmond Rostand (the French playwright who wrote "Cyrano de Bergerac"), Edmond James de Rothschild (a French Jewish philanthropist and member of the Rothschild banking family), and Edmond Dantès (the main character in the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas).

2.) EDMOND (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Derived from the Old English Eadmund (wealthy protection), a name composed of the elements ead (prosperity, riches, fortune) and mund (hand, protection). The name was borne by a 9th-century East Anglian king killed by invading Danes for refusing to share his Christian kingdom with them. He was revered as a martyr, and his cult quickly spread to the Continent. (ED-MOND)


3.) Edmond (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) protective

Other Forms: Ed, Edmon, Edmund


4.) EDMOND (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: From the Old English Eadmund, a compound name composed of the elements ead (riches, wealth, prosperity) and mund (hand, protection): hence, “wealthy protector.” (ED-MOON, AD-MOON)


5.) Edmond (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Edmund.

Other Forms: Edmen, Edmon, Edmonde, Edmondson, Edmynd, Esmond


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