Eddie
/ehdee/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Eddie is a English name meaning "Wealth protector". Eddie originates as a diminutive, likely from Old English or Germanic names. It's used as a short form for names like Edward (Old English *ēad* "wealth, fortune" + *weard* "guardian"), Edwin (Old English *ēad* "wealth, fortune" + *wine* "friend"), Edmund (Old English *ēad* "wealth, fortune" + *mund* "protector"), and Edgar (Old English *ēad* "wealth, fortune" + *gār* "spear").
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ehdee
IPA ɛdi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehdee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Eddie
- · Eddie Murphy - Comedian/Actor
- · Eddie Vedder - Musician
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