Edward

Edward
Edward Purcell, Nobel Prize in Physics, 1952
Gender	Male
Origin
Meaning	Wealth; guard
Other names
Nickname(s)	Eddie, Ned, Ted, Teddy
Related names	Édouard, Eduardo

Edward is an English male given name. It is an old name, dating from before the Norman conquest of England in 1066. It means "wealthy" (rich) and "guard".^[1] Ted, Teddy, and Ned are often used as nicknames for people called Edward,^[1] such as Ted Kennedy, or Ned Kelly. There have been many kings of England called Edward, such as Edward the Confessor, and Edward VIII.This name was ranked #217 on the US Popular Names in 2021.^[2]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Edward". thinkbabynames.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
2. ↑ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-17.