Edward Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edward Name at a Glance

Name	Edward
Meaning	'King Richard III' Edward IV. Also Edward, Prince of Wales, king's son and later Edward V. 'Henry IV, 1 & 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist. Also the son of Richard Plantagenet. 'King Henry VI, Part III' Edward, Prince of Wales, Henry VI's son.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edward Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edward means “'King Richard III' Edward IV. Also Edward, Prince of Wales, king's son and later Edward V. 'Henry IV, 1 & 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist. Also the son of Richard Plantagenet. 'King Henry VI, Part III' Edward, Prince of Wales, Henry VI's son”. 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.

Edward Name Origin

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

Is Edward a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Edward

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