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Bookmark or Share- Meaning, origin and history of the name Edith - Behind the NameMeaning & History. From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and guð "battle". It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful.
- Edith - WikipediaDitte, Edie, Edythe. Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English word ēad, meaning wealth or prosperity, in combination with the Old English gȳð, meaning strife, [1] and is in common usage in this form in English, German, many Scandinavian languages and Dutch. Its French form is Édith. Contractions and variations of this ...
- Edith - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and PopularityThe name of two American First Ladies, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, as well as that of several early English queens, Edith is one of the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon names. Widely used in nineteenth century novels, Edith was chosen by Louisa May Alcott for the heroine of her first novel The Inheritance, written when she was ...
- Edith Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity | MomJunctionThe name Edith is an old-fashioned name that is seeing a revival in modern times amongst fashionable parents. Find more about it in this article. Edith Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity | MomJunction
- Edith Piaf | Biography & Facts | BritannicaEdith Piaf (born December 19, 1915, Paris, France—died October 10, 1963, Plascassier, near Grasse [see Researcher’s Note]) was a French singer and actress whose interpretation of the chanson, or French ballad, made her internationally famous.
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