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Edmund

ED-mund

Popularity

#1182

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

51,943

Peak Year

#1,145 in 1923

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Edmund is an English name derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'mund' meaning 'protector.' Thus, it means 'wealthy protector.'

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EdEddieNed

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Edmund Hillary

    New Zealand mountaineer and explorer.

  • Edmund Spenser

    English poet.

Nicknames

EdEddieNed

Spelling Variations

EdmondEamonEduardo

Similar Names

ArthurFrederickWilliamHenry

Personality Traits

WiseStrongReliableResponsible

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