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Pronounced ed-MOH-nee-uh /ɛdˈmoʊ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Edmonia is a Latinate feminine of Edmond (Edmund), from the Old English Eadmund, 'wealthy protector' (ead, 'wealth, fortune', plus mund, 'protection'). It was one of many -ia feminizations of men's names fashionable in the nineteenth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Edmonia is a feminine form of Edmond, from the Old English for 'wealthy protector'. It was a rare name of the early nineteen-hundreds (said 'ed-MOH-nee-uh').

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MeaningEdmonia is a Latinate feminine of Edmond (Edmund), from the Old English Eadmund, 'wealthy protector' (ead, 'wealth, fortune', plus mund, 'protection'). It was one of many -ia feminizations of men's names fashionable in the nineteenth century.

U.S. rank (1960)#6628 ↘ Falling

1960 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 899

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Edmonia is a nineteenth-century feminine elaboration of Edmond, formed with the Latinate -ia ending then in vogue for turning men's names into women's. Edmond itself comes from the Old English Eadmund, 'wealthy protector', a name borne by English kings and saints.

Edmonia was always uncommon, lingering faintly in American records into the mid-twentieth century before fading. Someone given it near its early-nineteen-hundreds high point would belong to a great-grandparent's generation today.

Did you know? The sculptor Edmonia Lewis - the first African American and Native American woman to win international fame as a sculptor - carried this name, giving a rare Victorian coinage a remarkable real-life bearer.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Edmonia / Edmond — Old English Eadmund 'wealthy protector'; -ia feminizationEdmonia Lewis biography — sculptor; needs verification of dates/details

Variations

EdmonaEdmondaEdmonieEdmonaEdmoniah

Nicknames

EdMona

Famous Bearers

★Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
American sculptor of African American and Ojibwe descent, the first woman of color to win international recognition in fine-art sculpture.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edmonia mean?

Edmonia is a feminine form of Edmond, from the Old English Eadmund meaning 'wealthy protector'.

How do you pronounce Edmonia?

It's said ed-MOH-nee-uh /ɛdˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Edmonia a boy or girl name?

Edmonia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Edmonia?

Edmonia has always been uncommon, a vintage Victorian feminine of Edmond now very rarely used.