Edward

ED-werd

Edward means “wealthy guardian” or “rich guard,” a classic name of protection and prosperity.

Meaning

Edward comes from Old English elements usually analyzed as ead meaning “wealth, fortune” and weard meaning “guard, guardian.” The excerpt from Yonge gives “rich guard,” which matches the standard etymology of the name. It is a very old English royal and saintly name that stayed popular for centuries.

Origin

Fun fact

Ned and Ted are traditional pet forms of Edward.

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Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.

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