The name Edith is derived from the Old English elements "ead" - "rich, blessed" and "gyð" - "war".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924), an English author and poet;
Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937), an American novelist, short story writer, and designer;
Edith Head (1897 - 1981), an American costume designer.
