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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Riches and war, often glossed 'prosperous/blessed in war'
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Edith)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EE-dee
Edie is the diminutive of Edith, an English name with Old English roots meaning 'riches' and 'war' — traditionally glossed as 'prosperous/blessed in war.' You may see it described simply as meaning 'prosperous,' but that drops half the original compound. It's pronounced EE-dee.
Meaning & Origin of Edie
Meaning: Riches and war, often glossed 'prosperous/blessed in war'.
Origin: English (diminutive of Edith).
A common claim: Edie/Edith means 'prosperous' Actually: This drops half the original compound — Edith's Old English elements mean 'riches' plus 'war,' so the fuller traditional gloss is 'prosperous/blessed in war,' not just 'prosperous.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Edie
EE-deeIPA /ˈiːdi/
Popularity of Edie
Edie peaked at #698 in 1963 with 211 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #1762 with just 114.
Names Like Edie
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FAQ
What does the name Edie mean?
Riches and war, often glossed ‘prosperous/blessed in war’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Edie?
Edie is pronounced EE-dee (IPA: /ˈiːdi/).
Is Edie a popular name right now?
Edie peaked at #698 in 1963 and is ranked #1762 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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