Edward
[ˈɛd.wərd]Meaning
from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard"
Background Story
Edward derives from the Old English elements ead, meaning "wealth, fortune", and weard, meaning "guard". It was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor, whose popularity kept the name in use after the Norman Conquest when most other Old English names were replaced by Norman ones. Henry III named his son and successor after the saint, and seven later kings of England were also named Edward. The name is used throughout Europe in various spellings.
Variations
Ed, Eddie, Edie
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