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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. Deloris96%
  2. Myra93%
  3. Lynne90%
  4. Doreen90%
  5. Betsy89%
  6. Susanne88%
  7. Shelia86%
  8. Jeri86%
  9. Francine86%
  10. Glenna85%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam42%
  3. Jeannie43%
  4. Janis44%
  5. Roxanne47%
  6. Belinda57%
  7. Margo58%
  8. Lorie61%
  9. Shelly62%
  10. Lynda62%

Love potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Margarita92%
  2. Polly89%
  3. Doreen88%
  4. Sheri88%
  5. Therese86%
  6. Teri86%
  7. Deloris86%
  8. Leann85%
  9. Myra84%
  10. Francine84%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam42%
  3. Janis45%
  4. Roxanne48%
  5. Margo50%
  6. Dianna50%
  7. Gwen54%
  8. Lou54%
  9. Jeannie55%
  10. Trudy56%

Professional potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Betsy85%
  2. Debora83%
  3. Jeri82%
  4. Marianne82%
  5. Patty78%
  6. Patti78%
  7. Jana74%
  8. Susanne74%
  9. Polly72%
  10. Cathleen71%

Bottom 10

  1. Tammie43%
  2. Paulette44%
  3. Lorie44%
  4. Jeannie45%
  5. Sherrie46%
  6. Mona46%
  7. Shelly46%
  8. Vicky47%
  9. Shelley47%
  10. Cheri49%

Crush potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Deloris96%
  2. Sheri95%
  3. Myra91%
  4. Ladonna90%
  5. Doreen88%
  6. Tami87%
  7. Shari87%
  8. Marla87%
  9. Leann87%
  10. Lynne87%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Jeannie56%
  3. Trudy57%
  4. Roxanne61%
  5. Margo63%
  6. Janine64%
  7. Joni65%
  8. Jacquelyn65%
  9. Jayne65%
  10. Gwen65%
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