The nameEddy
Eddy is a short form of Edward and Edmund.
- Boy's name
- Old English
- Feast day
Meaning
Eddy comes from the Old English ead, "wealth, blessing".
Origin
Old English.
History
In the United States Eddy reached 449th in 1947.
Did you know?
- Eddy Merckx won the Tour de France five times and the Giro d'Italia five times.
Famous people named Eddy
- Eddy Merckx, cyclist
- Eddy Arnold, singer
Popularity of the name Eddy
Eddy in the United States
Eddy was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 2,245 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Eddy. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Eddy in the United States were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 118 births a year.
Eddy in France
Eddy was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 7,835 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Eddy. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Eddy in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 41 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eddy
Names from the same generation as Eddy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eddy mean?
Eddy comes from the Old English ead, "wealth, blessing".
What is the origin of the name Eddy?
Old English.
Is Eddy a girl's or a boy's name?
Eddy is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Eddy?
In 2024, Eddy was the 1532nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 115 births.
What are the variants of the name Eddy?
Variants and related names of Eddy include Edward.
What are good sibling names for Eddy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ingrid, Constance, Melia and Mildred for a sister, Alton, Edmond, Harold and Denis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eddy?
Eddy Merckx, cyclist; Eddy Arnold, singer.