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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Eddie

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Wealthy Guardian
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What is the meaning of the name Eddie?

The name Eddie is primarily a male name of English origin that means Wealthy Guardian.

Eddie is a diminutive form (nickname) of names beginning with Ed-, most commonly Edward or Edgar.

Famous Eddies include actor Eddie Murphy, musician Eddie Van Halen, actor Eddie Redmayne, rock star Eddie Vedder, and wrestler Eddie Guerrero.

Fictional Eddies include Eddie Mora from the film Limitless, Eddie Munster from the TV show The Munsters, and Eddie Haskel, punky character on the TV show Leave it to Beaver.

People who like the name Eddie also like:

Jacob, Oliver, Jack, Edward, Benjamin, Eric, Cole, Evelyn, Olivia, Emily, Charlotte, Alice, Grace, Violet

Names like Eddie:

Edythe, Edyta, Eady, Edie, Edita, Etty, Eydie, Eddy, Edda, Eito, Euodia, Etta, Edith, Eyad, Ed

Stats for the Name Eddie

checkmark Eddie is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Eddie is currently #829 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Eddie:

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1. Eddie may be a common and overused name, lacking uniqueness.
2. Eddie may be perceived as a nickname rather than a full and formal name.
3. Eddie may be associated with certain stereotypes or cultural references that the child may not resonate with or appreciate.
4. Eddie may have potential pronunciation issues or spelling confusion due to its simplicity and similarity to other names (e.g., Eddy, Eddi).
5. Eddie may not age well or carry the same level of professionalism in certain career fields or social settings.