Eddie

"Wealthy guardian" — a warm and familiar diminutive with rock-and-roll energy

Eddie is a diminutive of Edward and Edmund, both rooted in Old English — Edward from Eadweard (wealthy guardian) and Edmund from Eadmund (wealthy protector). As a standalone name, Eddie has been in continuous use since the 19th century and carries a warmth and informality that the longer forms sometimes lack. It became particularly associated with mid-20th century American pop culture through Eddie Cochran, Eddie Murphy, and Eddie Van Halen, giving the name a fun, irreverent spirit. Eddie works equally well as a nickname and an independent name, full of personality and warmth.