Edythe
Pronunciation: [ EHD-eyeth ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Edythe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,296 babies have been named Edythe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Edythe is past its peak , currently ranked #24,366 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,366
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Edythe
Edythe is a girl name .
Edythe is currently ranked #24,366 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Edythe include Edy, Edyt, Edyty, Edytie, Edie, and Edykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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