Edith
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Old English ◈ 2 syllables
"Prosperous in war, wealthy battle"

From Old English

From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and guð "battle". It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful. It was also borne by the Anglo-Saxon wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I. The name remained common after the Norman Conquest. It became rare after the 15th century, but was revived in the 19th century.

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Edith at a glance
MeaningProsperous in war, wealthy battle
OriginOld English
GenderFemale
Syllables2
Name daySep 16
NumerologyLife Path 1
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Origin & history of Edith
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Old English roots
From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and guð "battle". It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful. It was also borne by the Anglo-Saxon wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I. The name remained common after the Norman Conquest. It became rare after the 15th century, but was revived in the 19th century.
2
Root name
The root form of Edith is Eadgyth — meaning Prosperous in war, wealthy battle.
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Modern usage
Edith remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Edith
2Syllables
1Life path
Numerology of Edith
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
E5
D4
I9
T2
H8
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Edith
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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