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Eddie

/EH-dee/

boy
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Rich guard; prosperous protector

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: boy
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Eddie is a diminutive of names like Edward, Edmund, or Edwin, and has been a popular nickname for centuries. Notable bearers include musician Eddie Van Halen and actor Eddie Murphy.

Vibes

American
English
boy
unisex

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