Edith
Edith is a Christian girl name of Old English origin, meaning “Prosperous in battle”.
| Meaning | Prosperous in battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Old English |
| Pronunciation | EE-dith |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, France |
Meaning and origin of Edith
Edith comes from the Old English Ēadgȳð, from ēad, 'wealth, fortune', and gūþ, 'war'. Unlike many Old English names it survived the Norman Conquest, helped by Saint Edith of Wilton and by Edith of Wessex, queen to Edward the Confessor. It was popular in the late nineteenth century and is returning as a vintage name. Bearers include the singer Édith Piaf and philosopher-saint Edith Stein.
Is Edith a Christian name?
Edith has Christian associations through Saint Edith of Wilton and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born Edith Stein, a Carmelite nun who died at Auschwitz.
How popular is Edith?
Rising again in Britain, Scandinavia and the United States after a long quiet period.
Gifts with the name Edith
- Edith name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Edith baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Edith
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edith mean?
Edith means 'Prosperous in battle'. It is of Old English origin.
Is Edith a Christian name?
Edith has Christian associations through Saint Edith of Wilton and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born Edith Stein, a Carmelite nun who died at Auschwitz.
How do you pronounce Edith?
Edith is pronounced EE-dith.
Is Edith a boy or girl name?
Edith is usually a girl name.