Eddy
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eddy
The given name 'Eddy' is a diminutive of Edward, meaning "wealthy guard" from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *weard* (guardian).
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Etymology
The given name 'Eddy' is a diminutive of Edward, meaning "wealthy guard" from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *weard* (guardian). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname for Edward or independently, with notable bearers including the American inventor Thomas Edison (though his surname is unrelated) and the English musician Eddy Grant.
Eddy currently ranks #1,605 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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