EDITH
EE-dith
A classic name meaning “rich gift” or “blessed one,” with strong Anglo-Saxon roots.
Meaning
The excerpts connect Edith to Old English elements behind names of the ead- family, especially the sense of prosperity, blessing, or happiness. One excerpt glosses it as “rich gift,” while another says it was formerly Eadith and derives it from Old English eadig, meaning “happy” or “rich.” In short, Edith has long been understood as a name of fortunate, generous meaning.
Origin
Old EnglishAnglo-Saxonfeminine
Fun fact
The name appears in the records as Eadith, and one excerpt notes its association with St. Edith, daughter of King Ethelwulf.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.