Edme
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Edme
Edme is a French form of Edmée, derived from the Old English name Eadgyth, meaning "prosperity" or "wealth" (from *ead* meaning riches and *gyth* meaning battle).
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Etymology
Edme is a French form of Edmée, derived from the Old English name Eadgyth, meaning "prosperity" or "wealth" (from *ead* meaning riches and *gyth* meaning battle). The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic regions and has historical significance in France, particularly among noble families during the medieval and early modern periods.
Edme currently ranks #1,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1913.
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