Edmond
ED-mund
A classic name meaning “rich protector” or “wealthy guardian.”
Meaning
Edmond is an English and French form of Edmund, from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “protection, guardian.” The 1884 excerpt glosses it as “rich protection,” which matches the broader traditional sense of “rich protector” or “wealthy guardian.”
Origin
Old EnglishFrenchmasculine
Fun fact
The name appears in multiple European forms, including French Edmond and Italian Edmondo.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.