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Edy

Girl Name day: September 16
Edy is a short form of Edith: on birth records it is written Edith (268,629 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Edith page. Also a short form of Edgar, Eden, Edwina.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Blessed or rich in war.
From Old English 'Eadgyth', combining 'ead' (wealth, blessing) and 'gyth' (war, strife).

Name day for Edy

September 16

Why this day? Edy is a short form of Edith, and shares its name day.

Edy is celebrated in France and the United States on September 16; Brazil on July 8.

The story of the name Edy

Edy is a short form of Edith. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — blessed or rich in war, and shares its name day, September 16.

On birth records, Edy is rarely written as such: the Edys are Ediths (268,629 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Edith page. Edy is also a short form of Edgar, Eden, Edwina.

Frequently asked questions about Edy

What does Edy mean?

Edy is a short form of Edith, which means blessed or rich in war.

When is Edy's name day?

September 16, together with Edith: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Edy a name in its own right?

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

Edy's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Rosemary95%
  2. Elaine93%
  3. Beth89%
  4. Glenda88%
  5. Darlene88%
  6. Joanne88%
  7. Eileen88%
  8. Debra86%
  9. Debbie86%
  10. Deborah86%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Toni43%
  7. Georgia48%
  8. Joy48%
  9. Wanda50%
  10. Carla56%

Love potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Rosemary94%
  2. Darlene93%
  3. Maria89%
  4. Denise87%
  5. Nancy87%
  6. Charlene87%
  7. Teresa86%
  8. Penny86%
  9. Terri86%
  10. Theresa86%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Bonnie42%
  7. Carla49%
  8. Diana50%
  9. Toni50%
  10. Dianne50%

Professional potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Connie90%
  2. Constance90%
  3. Beth85%
  4. Debbie82%
  5. Debra82%
  6. Deborah82%
  7. Christine80%
  8. Patricia78%
  9. Paula78%
  10. Ellen75%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Phyllis42%
  3. Bonnie45%
  4. Joy47%
  5. Carla47%
  6. Cindy48%
  7. Peggy49%
  8. Tammy49%
  9. Cheryl50%
  10. Wanda50%

Crush potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Linda92%
  2. Tammy91%
  3. Beverly88%
  4. Nancy87%
  5. Cheryl87%
  6. Cynthia87%
  7. Darlene87%
  8. Rosemary87%
  9. Sharon87%
  10. Charlene86%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie54%
  2. Constance58%
  3. Connie58%
  4. Roberta59%
  5. Toni59%
  6. Martha59%
  7. Joy61%
  8. Wanda62%
  9. Barbara62%
  10. Jane65%
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