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Edie
GirlEnglish, Old English· “prosperous in war”
- Meaning
- prosperous in war
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- EE-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,069
- US babies 2025
- 91
- Best rank
- #699 (1963)
- Peak year
- 1963
Meaning and origin of Edie
Edie is an English and Old English name that means “prosperous in war”.
Edie is a diminutive of Edith, an Old English name built from ead, meaning wealth or prosperity, and gyth, meaning war, giving the sense of prosperous in war. Edith was borne by several Anglo-Saxon royals and saints, including Saint Edith of Wilton. Edie became an independent name in the twentieth century. The French singer Edith Piaf made the long form famous. Edie has a playful, vintage charm that fits the revival of names like Millie and Hattie. It works as a full name or a nickname for Edith.
Other spellings with the same sound: Eddie, Eddy.
Popularity over time
Edie first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 1959. Its best national rank was #699 in 1963, the same year it reached its highest count of 211 babies. In 2025, 91 babies were named Edie, and it ranked #2,069 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,923 in 1950, #4,194 in 1980, #3,417 in 2000, #2,521 in 2010, and #2,069 in 2025. Of the 5,672 US girls named Edie since records began, 24% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,096 babies. Since 2010, 1,799 more have been named Edie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Zena, Donita, Suzy, Twyla, and Deedee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Edie ranked highest in Maine, North Carolina, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #227 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #920 | 10 |
| New York | #1346 | 10 |
| California | #3225 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Edie is usually pronounced EE-dee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Eddie and Eddy.
Middle names for Edie
A few middle names that flow with Edie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Edie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edie mean?
Edie is an English and Old English name that means “prosperous in war”.
What is the origin of the name Edie?
Edie has English and Old English roots. Edie is a diminutive of Edith, an Old English name built from ead, meaning wealth or prosperity, and gyth, meaning war, giving the sense of prosperous in war.
Is Edie a popular name?
Not especially. Edie ranked #2,069 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Edie a boy or girl name?
Edie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Edie?
Edie is usually pronounced EE-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings