Ned
ned
Popularity
#7567
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
17,289
Peak Year
#319 in 1939
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian' in Old English. It signifies prosperity and protection.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Ned Beatty
American actor in film and television.
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