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
Sibling name ideas
More boy names like Edward
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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