Eddie

♀ Girl

Pronounced ED-ee /ˈɛd.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Edith ('rich/blessed in war') and Edwina ('wealthy/blessed friend'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Rich in war; a blessed guardian: Eddie is a pet form of Edith/Edwina. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA pet form of Edith ('rich/blessed in war') and Edwina ('wealthy/blessed friend'); used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#9705 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,753

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eddie is a pet form of Edith ('rich/blessed in war') and Edwina ('wealthy/blessed friend'); used for both sexes. A crisp, friendly name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'ED-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal girls' name, rich-in-war at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Edith is 'rich/blessed in war' and Edwina is 'wealthy/blessed friend' — Eddie is a pet form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (said 'ED-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Eddie — nickname; unisex

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eddie mean?

Eddie is a pet form of Edith ('rich/blessed in war') and Edwina ('wealthy/blessed friend'); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Eddie?

It's said ED-ee /ˈɛd.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eddie a boy or girl name?

Eddie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Eddie?

Eddie is a very rare formal girls' name in the U.S.