A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
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Origin and Meaning of Edith

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Edith

Old English

Usage of Edith

English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian

Meaning of Edith

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.

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