Edward

Pronunciation: [ EHDW-erd ]

Girl Name #71,349 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Edward is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHDW-erd.

Parents who love the name Edward often also consider Edith, Edna, Eda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,349
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Edw Edy Edwie Edwaie

Also a Boy Name

Edward is also used as a boy name, ranked #228.

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Similar Names

Edith Edna Eda Edythe Eddie Edmonia Ednah Edyth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edward

Is Edward a boy or girl name?

Edward is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71349. As a boy name, it is ranked #228. Edward is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Edward?

Edward is pronounced EHDW-erd.

How popular is the name Edward?

Edward is currently ranked #71349 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Edward?

Common nicknames for Edward include Edw, Edy, Edwie, and Edwaie.

Is Edward a common or rare name?

Edward is an uncommon name, ranked #71349 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Edward

Edward is a girl name .

Is Edward a boy or girl name? Edward is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,349 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #228. Edward is more commonly used as a boy name.

Edward is currently ranked #71,349 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Edward include Edw, Edy, Edwie, and Edwaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.