EDWARD  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "wealthy guardian"

Popularity in 2008: #148

Unlike perennials William, John and James, Edward is a classic that moves in and out of fashion. This royal Anglo-Saxon standard is out right now – which is exactly why we think it's worth consideration if you're looking for a traditional but distinctive male name. The hot hero of the vampire sensation Twilight has given the name a new injection of sex appeal.

Variations:
Edwald, Eddie, Eddy, Edison, Edik, Eadward, Ed, Lalo, Ewart, Edson, Neddy, Teddy, Edvardas, Ted, Ned, Edd, Eadward, Ed, Edd, Eddy, Eddie, Edison, Edson, Ned, Neddy, Ted, Teddy

International Variations:
Edvard (Czech) Ede (Dutch) Eatu (Finnish) Edouard (French) Eduard (German) Ekewak (Hawaiian) Eadbhard (Irish) Edoardo (Italian) Duarte (Portuguese) Edvard (Russian) Eideard, Eudard (Scottish Gaelic) Eduardo (Spanish)

People who like Edward also like:

Alice, Charlotte, Aurelia, Beatrice, Grace, Henry, William, Charles, Jasper, James

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