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Ed

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: January 7
Origin: Celtic. Meaning: leader, generous.
from the Welsh 'Cerdic', popularized by Walter Scott in 'Ivanhoe'.

Name day for Ed

January 7

Why this day? Ed is a short form of Cedric, and shares its name day.

Ed is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on October 13; France on January 7; Argentina on July 8.

The story of the name Ed

Ed is a short form of Cédric. It keeps its origin (Celtic) and meaning — leader, generous, and shares its name day, January 7.

On birth records, Ed is rarely written as such: the Eds are Cédrics (152,770 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Cédric page. Ed is also a short form of Édouard, Edmond, Eden.

Frequently asked questions about Ed

What does Ed mean?

Ed is a short form of Cédric, which means leader, generous.

When is Ed's name day?

January 7, together with Cédric: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ed a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Cédric.

Ed's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ed

Top 10

  1. Amanda96%
  2. Marjorie94%
  3. Peggy94%
  4. Betty94%
  5. Katy92%
  6. Cathy92%
  7. Rita90%
  8. Farah90%
  9. Candice90%
  10. Samantha90%

Love potential for Ed

Professional potential for Ed

Bottom 10

  1. Olympe42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Maiwenn42%
  4. Carla42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Diana42%
  7. Lylou42%
  8. Lyna42%
  9. Melody42%
  10. Roxane42%

Crush potential for Ed

Top 10

  1. Jenny96%
  2. Cathy96%
  3. Marinette96%
  4. Katy96%
  5. Joy96%
  6. Emy96%
  7. Alison96%
  8. Rita96%
  9. Farah96%
  10. Mélina96%
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