Eddie

Eddie is a short and affectionate form of the name Eduard as well as its English variant Edward.

What does the name Eddie mean?

Eddie is derived from Eduard and its English counterpart Edward. The meaning of the name is 'the guardian of wealth', which comes from the Old English words ead for 'wealth, riches, inheritance' and weard for 'guardian, protector'. Variants of Eddie include Eddi, Edy, and Eddy.

Where does the name Eddie come from?

The name Eddie has its roots in Old English and Anglo-Saxon and means 'the guardian of wealth'.

How do you pronounce Eddie?

Eddie is a two-syllable and softly sounding name. It is usually pronounced as 'E-di' [ˈɛdi], with a long E often used. The name starts bright and inviting, while the doubling of the d strengthens the central part. The ending '-ie' sounds friendly and lightly fades away. Eddie conveys a modern and likable impression – a name that presents with a relaxed dynamism and clear presence.

When is the name day of Eddie?

Eddie's name day is celebrated on January 5, March 18, and October 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Eddie enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 404th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 365th. Over the last ten years, Eddie has been given as a first name about 1,400 times and ranks 421st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is in 445th place. In other countries, Eddie has been assigned with varying frequency, as the latest rankings show.

Nicknames & pet names

Ed / Eddchen / Edka / Eidde

Similar first names

Famous people

• Eddie Ababio (Ghanaian football player)
• Eddie Allen (American musician)
• Eddie Anthony (American musician)
• Eddie Baker (American composer)
• Eddie Beal (American musician)
• Eddie Campbell (English illustrator)
• Eddie Cibrian (actor)
• Eddie Cochran (singer)
• Eddie Collins (American actor)
• Eddie Fisher (American baseball player)
• Eddie Gaillard (American baseball player)
• Eddie Giroux (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Eddie Gluskin (antagonist from the game 'Outlast Whistleblower')
• Eddie Gormley (Irish football player)
• Eddie Guerrero (former WWE wrestler)
• Eddie Heatley (New Zealand rugby player)
• Eddie Izzard (English stand-up comedian)
• Eddie Jordan (Irish racing driver)
• Eddie Krueger (football player from the USA)
• Eddie Laure (Filipino basketball player)