Eddy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eddy Name at a Glance

Name	Eddy
Meaning	Diminutive of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy friend. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Also a diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eddy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eddy means “Diminutive of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy friend. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Also a diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Eddy Name Origin

Our database records Eddy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eddy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Eddy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Eddy

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