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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Edith
A feminine given name, Edith is the French form of this popular name. The name derives its roots from the Old English word ēad, meaning ‘riches,’ ‘blessed,’ or ‘prosperous in war.’ The name also has influences from English, German, many Scandinavian languages, and Dutch.
The name Edith was popular prior to the 16th century, after which it had a falling out. The name garnered renewed interest at the beginning of the 19th century but became far less popular by the late 20th century. The name is seeing a revival among parents in Stockholm and London and is beginning to gain traction among American parents with a taste for old-fashioned names, with an added touch of a soft but strong image.
The name balances success and struggle without reservation and has many variations, such as Ditte, Dita, and Edie. In addition to these sweet versions of the name, there are also a few nicknames to explore, such as Edie, Edye, Edee, Idy, Edi, and Edy.
The name has also found its way into many fictional realms and stories and movies of famous authors or writers. Louis May Alcott chose Edith as the name for the heroine of her first novel, The Inheritance, which she wrote when she was seventeen years old. The name Edith has also witnessed a resurgence in modern popular culture. Lady Edith Crawley is one of the most interesting characters on the hit TV series Downton Abbey and is a classic middle child with a competitive personality. And the list of the famous fictional Edith characters will be incomplete without mentioning Edith Gru, a memorable character from the Despicable Me movie series. She is the adopted middle child of Mr. and Mrs. Gru, with a personality that stands out from the rest of her siblings.
How To Pronounce Edith?
Famous People With The Name Edith
- Edith Kermit RooseveltFirst Lady of America and the second wife of Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the United States
- Edith WilsonFirst Lady of America and the second wife of Woodrow Wilson, former President of the United States
- Édith PiafA French singer, lyricist, and actress who was France’s national chanteuse and one of the country’s most widely known international stars
- Edith WhartonAn American writer and designer who, in 1921, became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for her novel The Age of Innocence
- Edith NesbitAn English writer and poet who published her books for children and wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books
Edith On The Popularity Chart
The name Edith was widely popular before the 16th century and garnered interest post the 19th century. Take a look at the following graphs to gather a better understanding of the popularity of the feminine name Edith.
Popularity Over Time
The name Edith continues to be a top contender in the popularity chart. It rose to a high of 655 and 649 babies per million in 2017 and 2020, respectively. Check out the graph to learn more.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name was at its best rank of 443 in the year 1995 followed by a low of 839 in 2009 and again soaring high at a rank of 473 in 2020. The graph below follows the change in its rank over the years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Edith
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Names With Similar Meaning As Edith
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Name Numerology For Edith
