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The name Edit represents a German spelling variation as well as the Nordic and Hungarian version of the English name Edith. It carries the meanings 'the one who fights for possession', 'the one striving for wealth', and 'the wealthy fighter'. The origin of the name lies in the Anglo-Saxon Eadgyð, which is composed of the Old English words ead for 'possession, inheritance' and gyð for 'battle'.

What does the name Edit mean?

Edit is a German spelling and the Nordic as well as Hungarian variant of the English name Edith. The meanings include 'the one who fights for possession', 'the one striving for wealth', and 'the wealthy fighter'. The name has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon Eadgyð and is based on the Old English terms ead, which means 'possession, inheritance', and gyð, which means 'battle'. Other variants of Edith include Eadgyth, Eadgytha, Eadith, Edita, Edite, Editha, Editta, Edgitha, Edyta, Edyth, Edytha, and Edythe.

Where does the name Edit come from?

The first name Edit has its roots in Old English and carries meanings such as 'the one who fights for possession' or 'the one striving for wealth'. The Old English components are ead, which means 'possession, inheritance', and gyð, which means 'battle'. Edit is represented in the languages of Old German, Nordic, Swedish, Scandinavian, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Edit?

E-dit, with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Edit?

The name day for Edit is celebrated on August 9, September 16, and December 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Edit is a relatively rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Edit has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,818th.

Nicknames & pet names

Didi / Eddi

Famous people

• Edith Piaf (French singer)