Edward
/ˈɛd.wərd/noun
A male given name of Old English origin meaning 'wealthy guard'.
Did you know?The name has been borne by many kings, including Edward the Confessor, whose reign is often associated with mystical legends and divine right.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*waurdaz
“a guardian or a protector.”
Old English
Old English
ēadweard
“wealthy guardian; a compound of 'ēad' (wealth, fortune) and 'weard' (guardian).”
10th Century
Old English
ēadweard
“a name popularized by royal figures in Anglo-Saxon England.”
12th Century
Middle English
Edward
“the name became common in England after the Norman Conquest.”
Modern English
English
Edward
“a historical and royal name continuing in use today.”