Ned Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ned Name at a Glance

Name	Ned
Meaning	Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ned Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ned means “Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful”. 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.

Ned Name Origin

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

Is Ned a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ned

When considering Ned for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.