masculine Edward

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
*audaz *warduz > ead / ēad weard > *audwaroþō / Ēadƿeard
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) “ead / ēad” (prosperity, fortune, riches, wealth) plus “weard” (guard, defend). In turn, the name derives from two Germanic elements: “*audaz” plus “*warduz” (Proto-Germanic: *audwaroþō). It is one of the few Old English (Anglo-Saxon) names to gain popularity in other parts of Europe and beyond, for example, as Eduardo and Duarte in Spain and Portugal, respectively. Edward the Confessor (~1004–1066), son of Æthelred the Unready and Emma of Normandy, was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England and is usually regarded as the last king of the House of Wessex, ruling from 1042 to 1066. Edward the Martyr (~962–978) was king of the English from 975 until he was murdered in 978. Edward was the eldest son of King Edgar but was not his father’s acknowledged heir.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #216


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #2937

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Numerological Values: #1

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Chakra Number: #1
Root Chakra "Muladhara"

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Color meaning: Red

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Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Edward Albert (1951–2006) American Film And Television Actor
Edward Andrews (1914–1985) American Actor
Edward Balliol (c.1283-1367), Pretender To The Scottish Throne During The Reign Of David Ii
Edward Brown (born 1942), Involved In A Tax Dispute With The U.s. Government
Edward Burns (born 1968) American Actor, Film Producer, Writer And Director
Edward David Asner (born 1929), American Film, Television, Stage, And Voice Actor
Edward Dembowski (1822–1846), Polish Leftist, Philosopher And Columnist
Edward Everett Horton (1886–1970) American Character Actor
Edward Furlong (born 1977) American Actor
Edward Gierek (1913-2001), First Secretary Of Polish United Workers Party
Edward Hardwicke (1932–2011), English Actor
Edward Heath (1916–2005), Former Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
Edward I Of England (1239–1307), Conqueror Of Wales
Edward Iii Of England (1312–1377), English Kings Of Medieval Times
Edward Iv Of England (1442–1483), Older Brother Of Richard Iii, Father Of Edward V
Edward James Olmos (born 1947) Mexican American Actor And Director
Edward Kennedy (1932-2009), Better Known As Ted Kennedy; Former United States Senator
Edward Kirk Herrmann (born 1943) American Television And Film Actor
Edward Mulhare (1923–1997) Irish Actor
Edward Norton (born 1969) American Actor, Screenwriter, Film Director And Producer
Edward Robinson (1893–1973) Romanian-american Actor
Edward Stanley Kellogg (1870-1948), 16th Governor Of American Samoa
Edward Stettinius, Jr. (1900–1949), Former United States Secretary Of State
Edward The Elder (c.870–924), The Son Of Alfred The Great
Edward The Martyr (c.962–978), English King And Christian Martyr
Edward V Of England (1470–c.1483), One Of The Princes In The Tower
Edward Vi Of England (1537–1553), The Son Of Henry Viii And Jane Seymour
Edward Vii Of The United Kingdom (1841–1910), The Son Of Queen Victoria
Edward Viii Of The United Kingdom (1894–1972), The Son Of George V, Abdicated
Edward Williams, Junk-food King Of Sandy Bay
Edward Youde (1924-1986), 26th Governor Of Hong Kong
Edward, The Black Prince (1330–1376), Eldest Son Of King Edward Iii