Edith Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edith Name at a Glance

Name	Edith
Meaning	Happy warfare. Spoils of war. From the Old English name Eadgyth, meaning rich or happy, and war. Famous bearer: 10th-century nun St Edith (Eadgyth); the poet Dame Edith Sitwell. Happy warfare. Spoils of war.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Edith Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edith means “Happy warfare. Spoils of war. From the Old English name Eadgyth, meaning rich or happy, and war. Famous bearer: 10th-century nun St Edith (Eadgyth); the poet Dame Edith Sitwell. Happy warfare. Spoils of war”. 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.

Edith Name Origin

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

Is Edith a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Edith

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