The nameEdithe
Edithe is an old French form of Edith. It was mostly given in the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Anglo-Saxon
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Edith, it comes from the Old English Eadgyth, from ead, "wealth", and gyth, "battle".
Origin
Anglo-Saxon, through Edith.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Edithe peaked in the 1920s, then gave way to Édith. It is no longer given today.
Popularity of the name Edithe
Edithe in France
1921peak year (85 births)
2,325babies named Edithe in France since 1900
Edithe was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 650 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Edithe. Half of all babies named Edithe in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Edithe in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edithe mean?
Like Edith, it comes from the Old English Eadgyth, from ead, "wealth", and gyth, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Edithe?
Anglo-Saxon, through Edith.
Is Edithe a girl's or a boy's name?
Edithe is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Edithe?
Variants and related names of Edithe include Edith.