Meaning & use
Edward
A male given name of Old English origin, formed from words meaning 'wealth' and 'guardian.'
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Edward is a popular name among English royalty, borne by eight kings of England.
They proudly named their newborn son Edward after his great-grandfather.
A note on using this word
Edward is often shortened informally to nicknames such as Ed, Eddie, or Ted.
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