The nameEdie
Edie is a vintage nickname for Edith, now a stylish name of its own in England.
- Girl's name
- Old English
- Feast day
Meaning
Edie shortens Edith, from the Old English ead, "wealth, blessing", and gyth, "war".
Origin
Old English.
History
Edie reached 108th place in England and Wales in 2018. Edie Sedgwick, muse of Andy Warhol, gave it a 1960s glamour.
Famous people named Edie
- Edie Sedgwick, actress and model
- Edie Falco, actress
- Edie Brickell, singer
Popularity of the name Edie
Edie in the United States
Edie was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 1,353 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Edie. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Edie in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 122 births a year.
Edie in the United Kingdom
Edie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,456 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Edie. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Edie in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 379 births a year on average, against 479 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Edie
Names from the same generation as Edie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edie mean?
Edie shortens Edith, from the Old English ead, "wealth, blessing", and gyth, "war".
What is the origin of the name Edie?
Old English.
Is Edie a girl's or a boy's name?
Edie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Edie?
In 2024, Edie was the 1768th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 114 births.
What are good sibling names for Edie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Laya, Klara, Nayla and Iva for a sister, Edmund, Henri, Gus and Anas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Edie?
Edie Sedgwick, actress and model; Edie Falco, actress; Edie Brickell, singer.