Eddy

♀ Girl

Pronounced EH-dee /ˈɛd.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of names beginning Ed- (Edith, Edwina, Eden; for boys Edward, Edwin), spelled Eddy rather than Eddie. It doubles as the English word eddy, 'a circling current of water'. Used here for a girl, though Eddy and Eddie lean to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly Ed- nickname on its own: Eddy is short for Edith or Edwina, and also a swirl in a river (said 'EH-dee'). Boy-leaning — we note it.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA pet form of names beginning Ed- (Edith, Edwina, Eden; for boys Edward, Edwin), spelled Eddy rather than Eddie. It doubles as the English word eddy, 'a circling current of water'. Used here for a girl, though Eddy and Eddie lean to boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#13907 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1946

Total births (all-time)≈ 385

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

Eddy began as a nickname for Ed- names — Edith and Edwina for girls, Edward and Edwin for boys — and stands alone here as a short, warm given name. The same word names a swirl of water, giving it a quiet nature echo. It remains boy-leaning overall, which we note (said 'EH-dee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, retro-nickname, and easygoing.

Did you know? Eddy is both a pet form of Ed- names and an ordinary English word for a little whirl of water spinning against the current. Used here for a girl, it leans to boys as a short form of Edward and Edwin, which we note (said 'EH-dee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Eddy — Ed- pet form; English word eddy; boy-leaning

Variations

EddieEdieEdi

Nicknames

EdEdds

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eddy mean?

Eddy is a pet form of Ed- names such as Edith and Edwina; it is also the English word for a circling current of water.

How do you pronounce Eddy?

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

Is Eddy a boy or girl name?

Here Eddy is used as a girl's name, though Eddy and Eddie lean to boys as short forms of Edward — we note that.

How popular is Eddy?

Eddy is a rare name for girls in the U.S.