Female Name
Edie
ˈiː.di
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Carradine showbiz family
character actors
currently out of the US top 1000
Desperate Housewives characters
diminutives
Donna Tartt characters
ends in -ie
Fire Emblem characters
Grandfathered characters
Philip K. Dick characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
youthful100%
informal100%
natural80%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
Edie is a feminine given name, often used as a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Edith. It carries the same connotations as Edith, which is of Old English origin meaning 'prosperous in war' or 'riches in battle.' The name has been used in various cultures and has seen periods of popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Edith
Evolution:
From Old English 'Eadgyð,' composed of 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'gyð' (war).
Source:
Old English