Edward

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Edward means "wealthy guardian" or "blessed guard" in Old English. It is derived from the words "ead" meaning wealth, fortune, and "weard" meaning guard, protector.
Pronunciation
ED-werd
EHD-vart(Polish)
EHD-wərd(English)
Popularity
Edward is a popular name worldwide, ranking in the top 200 in countries such as the United States, England, Canada, and Australia.

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Edward Name meanings & History

Edward means "wealthy guardian" or "blessed guard" in Old English. It is derived from the words "ead" meaning wealth, fortune, and "weard" meaning guard, protector. Edward is a versatile name that can suit any personality or background. It is often given to boys, although it has occasionally been used for girls as well.

Zodiac Sign of Edward: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Edward:

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

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

W: Wishful,Wonderment,Wild,Willful,Wonderful

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Argumentative

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

Edward is:

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

Famous People

Edward VIII (King of England), Edward Snowden (American computer professional and former National Security Agency subcontractor), Edward Norton (American actor), Edward Kennedy (American politician).

2.) Edward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) prospering; defender

Other Forms: Ed, Eddey, Eddi, Eddie, Eddy, Edwar, Edwerd


3.) EDWARD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy or fortunate guardian), a compound name composed of the elements ead (prosperity, fortune, riches) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England. Currently, the name is borne by Prince Edward (b. 1964), the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Short: Ed, Ned, Ted. Pet: Eddie. (EDWARD)


4.) EDWARD (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Introduced to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans, Edward is derived from the Old English Eadweard, a compounding of the elements ead (riches, prosperity, fortune) and weard (guardian, protector). Eadbhard is the traditional Irish form of Edward, but Eamonn is now also used as an equivalent. (ED-WARD)


5.) EDWARD (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Edward is from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy guardian), a compounding of the elements ead (prosperity, fortune, riches) and weard (guardian, protector). Var: Eduard. (ED-WAHRD)


6.) EDWARD (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Derived from the Old English Eadweard, a compound name composed of the elements ead (riches, prosperity, fortune) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England, as well as by the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward (b. 1964). Short: Ed, Ned, Ted. Pet: Eddie, Eddy. (ED-WARD)


7.) Edward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) prosperous guardian. See also Audie,Duarte,Ekewaka,

Other Forms: Edik, Edko, Edo, Edorta, Edus, Edvard, Edvardo, Edwards, Edwy, Edzio, Etzio, Ewart


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