Edwina
Meaning
"prosperous friend"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #71,400
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Eddie, Ed, Winnie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"prosperous friend"
Origin: Old English
"from Lydia (ancient region of Asia Minor)"
Origin: Greek
Edwina is more popular, ranked #71400 vs #71553 for Lidie.
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Edwina is more popular, ranked #71400 compared to Lidie at #71553 in the United States.
Edwina means "prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Lidie means "from Lydia (ancient region of Asia Minor)" (Greek origin).
Edwina is primarily a girl name. Lidie is primarily a girl name.