Edith

Edith is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "ead" meaning "wealth, fortune" and "gyð" meaning "war."

Notable Namesakes

• Edith Piaf - French singer known as "The Little Sparrow."
• Edith Wharton - American novelist, Pulitzer Prize winner.
• Edith Head - Hollywood costume designer, won 8 Oscars.
• Edith Cavell - British nurse, WWI heroine, executed by Germans.
• Edith Windsor - LGBTQ rights activist, plaintiff in landmark case.
• Edith Bouvier Beale - Socialite, subject of "Grey Gardens" documentary.
• Edith Cowan - Australian social reformer, first female parliamentarian.
• Edith Massey - Actress, known for roles in John Waters films.
• Edith Bowman - Scottish broadcaster, radio DJ, and writer.
• Edith Macefield - Seattle woman who refused to sell her house.

Complementary Names / Sisters

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Name Variants

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