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Edith Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "edith" is "prosperous in war", and is used often for "girls".

Name
edith
Meaning
prosperous in war
Pronunciation
ee-dith
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Edith Name Details

Edith is derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements 'ead' meaning 'prosperity' and 'gyð' meaning 'war'. The name became popular during the Anglo-Saxon period and has remained in use ever since. Edith has also been a prominent name in literature, appearing in novels such as 'Northanger Abbey' by Jane Austen and 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton.

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