Edyth
Edyth is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blessed with wealth in battle, or fortune and war.
Origin and history
Edyth is a spelling variant of the Old English name Edith, which combines elements meaning fortune or riches and war or strife. It was widely used in medieval England and saw moderate usage in the early twentieth-century United States. Today, it is an uncommon vintage choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,283 babies in the United States have been named Edyth since 1880. It ranks #3685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.9 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- PA (9.4 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 110 |
| 1890-1900 | 176 |
| 1900-1910 | 210 |
| 1910-1920 | 451 |
| 1920-1930 | 540 |
| 1930-1940 | 256 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Edyth
- Edyth Walker: Opera Singer, Mezzo-Soprano
- Edyth Swennes: Politician
Nicknames
Edie, Edy
Fun facts
- Edyth is derived from the Anglo-Saxon elements 'ēad' (wealth or fortune) and 'gȳð' (war or battle).
- The 'y' spelling was historically common in medieval Middle English orthography and saw a minor resurgence in the late Victorian era.