Edith

Meaning of Edith

The name Edith means "prosperous in war" or "wealthy battle." It combines elements signifying fortune and conflict.

Edith has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Edith

Edith is climbing again, up to #499 in 2025 from #528 in 2024 after peaking at #472 in 2020.

Notable people named Edith

• Edith Piaf
  Iconic French singer, "Little Sparrow"
• Edith Wharton
  Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist
• Edith Head
  Legendary Hollywood costume designer
• Edith Wilson
  Influential First Lady of U.S.
• Edith Nesbit
  Classic English children's author

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Questions about the name Edith

What does the name Edith mean?

Edith means the name edith means "prosperous in war" or "wealthy battle." it combines elements signifying fortune and conflict, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Edith a boy's or a girl's name?

Edith is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Edith?

In 2025, Edith ranked #499 for girls, up from #528 the year before.

When was Edith most popular?

Edith peaked at #472 in 2020.