Girl name · Old English
Edith
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: rich in warEdith is a girl's name that comes from Old English and means "rich in war". It is used in English, German, Spanish and French.
- Meaning
- Rich in war
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #499 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Edith
As a girl's name, Edith comes from Old English and means "rich in war". It is used in English, German, Spanish and French.
In Spanish, say EH-deet. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Edith on our names that mean warrior list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Edith on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Edith on 7 lists.
“Rich in war; Old English. Germans say AY-dit”
From German girl names, traditional German female names
“Rich in war; Old English. Queen to Edward the Confessor, 11th century”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval female names from England and France
“Prosperous in war; Old English. Say EH-deet”
From Mexican girl names, classic Mexican female names
“Practical, reliable and great in a crisis”
From Sourdough starter names, old-fashioned names for a sourdough starter
“Rich in war; Old English. Edie for short; a royal Anglo-Saxon name”
From Strong female names, warrior names for girls
“Rich in war; Old English, a queen of England before 1066”
From Unique girl names, unique vintage girl names
“Rich in war; Old English. Edie for short; quietly chic again”
From Vintage girl names, victorian girl names
How popular is Edith?
- US rank in 2025
- #499
- 595 babies, 370 per million girls
- Best rank
- #26 in 1894
- Most babies: 7,858 in 1918
- Babies since 1880
- At least 270,880
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 8,289 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7,945 per million |
| 1900s | 7,134 per million |
| 1910s | 6,873 per million |
| 1920s | 5,270 per million |
| 1930s | 2,912 per million |
| 1940s | 1,529 per million |
| 1950s | 805 per million |
| 1960s | 493 per million |
| 1970s | 275 per million |
| 1980s | 186 per million |
| 1990s | 248 per million |
| 2000s | 223 per million |
| 2010s | 287 per million |
| 2020s | 378 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #486 | #476 | #517 | #501 | #472 | #493 | #514 | #503 | #528 | #499 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Edith
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EdytaRich in war (Old English, girl)
Names spelled like Edith
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EdinaFrom Edinburgh (Latin, girl)
- EvitaPet form of Eva, life (Spanish, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- EduardRich guardian (Old English, boy)
- EduardoRich guardian (Old English, boy)
- RadegundCounsel and war (Germanic, girl)
- DuarteRich guardian (Old English, boy)
- EadbhárdRich guard (Old English, boy)
- EadburhRich fortress (Old English, girl)
- EadgifuRich gift (Old English, girl)
- ÉamonnRich protection (Old English, boy)
- EdgardoRich spear (Old English, boy)
- EdmondRich protection (Old English, boy)
Middle names for Edith
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Old English
- StormTempest (Old English, unisex)
- AudreyNoble strength (Old English, girl)
- HarperHarp player (Old English, unisex)
- LindenLime tree (Old English, unisex)
- LindsayLincoln island (Old English, unisex)
- SundayDay of the sun (Old English, unisex)
- ÆlfflædElf beauty (Old English, girl)
- ÆlfgifuElf gift (Old English, girl)
- ÆlfthrythElf strength (Old English, girl)
- ÆlfwynnElf joy (Old English, girl)
Edith: common questions
What does the name Edith mean?
Edith comes from Old English and means "rich in war".
Is Edith a boy or girl name?
Edith is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Edith come from?
Edith comes from Old English and means "rich in war". Today it is used in English, German, Spanish and French.
How popular is the name Edith?
Edith ranked #499 in the US in 2025, with 595 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Edith?
Forms of Edith with the same meaning and origin include Edyta (Polish).
What middle names go with Edith?
Middle names that flow well with Edith include Agnes, Alexandra, Blair, Constance and Juniper. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.