Names Starting With E
GirlEnglish#382 in 2025
Edith
Edith is a girls' name of English origin meaning “prosperous in war.” It ranked #382 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EE-dith
meaning & origin
The name Edith means “prosperous in war.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From the Old English Eadgyð, combining ead (wealth) and gyð (war). It was the name of several Anglo-Saxon queens and saints, and Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist.
popularity over time
#4802020
#4522021
#4242022
#3992023
#3822024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #382 |
| 2023 | #399 |
| 2022 | #424 |
| 2021 | #452 |
| 2020 | #480 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Edith
- Edith Wharton
- Edith Piaf
- Edith (fictional, Downton Abbey)
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