Edith
Girl name · Old english · pronounced EE-dith
Verified name
What does Edith mean?
Prosperous in war
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 445 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 125 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Edie, Edy
Variant: Editha, Edite
Related: Enid, Eda
Using Edith across cultures
Anglo-Saxon queen name experiencing modern revival.
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