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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Edmund
Old English
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Usage of the Name Edmund
English, German, Polish
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Meaning of the Name Edmund
The name Edmund is derived from the Old English elements "ead" - "riches, prosperity" and "mund" - "protector".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Edmund I (921 - 946) and Edmund II (c. 988 - 1016), the Kings of England;
Edmund Gosse (1849 - 1928), an English poet, author, and critic;
Edmund Garrett (1853 - 1929), an American painter, illustrator, and author;
Edmund Hillary (1919 - 2008), a New Zealand alpinist and explorer.
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Names Related to Edmund
List of names related to Edmund.
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