Edith
[ˈiːdɪθ]Meaning
from Old English elements meaning "wealth, fortune" and "battle"
Background Story
Edith comes from the Old English name Eadgyð, formed from ead, "wealth, fortune", and guð, "battle". It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty and remained common after the Norman Conquest, but became rare after the 15th century and was revived in the 19th. Its French form is Édith, and contractions include Ditte, Dita and Edie.
Theme
Temperament
Variations
Edie, Edyth
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