Eddie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eddie Name at a Glance

Name	Eddie
Meaning	Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector. A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eddie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eddie means “Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector. A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection”. 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.

Eddie Name Origin

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

Is Eddie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eddie

When considering Eddie 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.