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Edward

/ED-wurd/

Wealthy guardian, fortunate protector

What does Edward mean?

Edward has been the name of eight English kings + characters from Twilight to Bridgerton. The nickname Eddie keeps it warm; the full name keeps it formal.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian

Variations

Edward · Eduard · Edoardo

Nicknames

Ed · Eddie · Ted · Ned

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