Edmund

Boy's name

Edmund is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "ead" meaning "wealth, fortune" and "mund" meaning "protection."

Meaning Rich protector
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 175
Peak year 1923

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Notable Namesakes

  • Edmund Hillary - Mount Everest climber
  • Edmund Stoiber - German politician
  • Edmund Husserl - Philosopher, founder of phenomenology
  • Edmund McMillen - Video game designer
  • Edmund Ironside - King of England
  • Edmund Blackadder - Fictional character in British TV series
  • Edmund Burke - Irish statesman, philosopher
  • Edmund Gwenn - Actor, "Miracle on 34th Street"
  • Edmund Spenser - Poet, "The Faerie Queene"

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