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Edith is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and guð ‘battle’. It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful." It ranked #499 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and guð ‘battle’. It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Swedish, Norwegian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Edith ranked #499 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #499 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edith mean?
Behind the Name does not give Edith a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Old English name Eadgyð.
Is Edith a popular name?
Edith ranked #499 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Edith a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Edith appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Edith — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
