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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. Angela95%
  2. Lisa93%
  3. Amy89%
  4. Melanie84%
  5. Michele81%
  6. Dawn81%
  7. Michelle81%
  8. Katrina78%
  9. Yolanda76%
  10. Melinda76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Gina48%
  3. Jill50%
  4. Nina53%
  5. Tara55%
  6. Melissa61%
  7. April62%
  8. Tonya66%
  9. Monica66%
  10. Jennifer66%

Love potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Amy93%
  2. Angela93%
  3. Lisa83%
  4. Dawn80%
  5. Melanie78%
  6. Melinda78%
  7. Christy75%
  8. Tracey73%
  9. Kimberly72%
  10. Yolanda71%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Gina49%
  4. Deanna50%
  5. Tara51%
  6. April56%
  7. Tanya57%
  8. Nina58%
  9. Katrina58%
  10. Tonya62%

Professional potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Yolanda81%
  2. Katrina71%
  3. Tonya70%
  4. Carrie70%
  5. Veronica70%
  6. Stacey69%
  7. Michele68%
  8. Michelle68%
  9. Christy68%
  10. Monica66%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather42%
  2. April42%
  3. Jennifer43%
  4. Dawn50%
  5. Jill52%
  6. Amy54%
  7. Nina54%
  8. Kimberly55%
  9. Tina56%
  10. Gina56%

Crush potential for Edy

Top 10

  1. Amy88%
  2. Angela87%
  3. Kimberly86%
  4. Melinda84%
  5. Jennifer83%
  6. Lisa82%
  7. Dawn82%
  8. Heather82%
  9. Christy81%
  10. Veronica81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill55%
  2. Heidi61%
  3. Tonya63%
  4. Tara64%
  5. Wendy65%
  6. Katrina66%
  7. Gina67%
  8. Tina67%
  9. Nina68%
  10. Deanna69%
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