Edmund
Edmund is a boys' name of English origin meaning “wealthy protector.” From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector).
how do you pronounce Edmund?
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what does Edmund mean?
The name Edmund means “wealthy protector.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector). It was borne by two English kings and a saint, and appears as a character in both King Lear and The Chronicles of Narnia.
where does the name Edmund come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree that Edmund derives from the Old English Eadmund, combining ead, meaning prosperity or riches, with mund, meaning protector — matching the wealthy-protector gloss given elsewhere.
what are the nicknames and variants of Edmund?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Edmund?
- Edmund Burke
- Edmund Hillary
- Edmund Pevensie (fictional)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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