Edward

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Greatly influenced during the 11th century by Edward the Confessor, who became king of England before the Norman Conquest. He's considered a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Remained a popular royal name in England. A literary name used by William Shakespeare in several plays. , Happy guardian.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #136 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Old English
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Wealth; + Add a Meaning Tag
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Alternative Spellings: Edouard +; Eduard +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Ed +; Eddie +; Submitted by: scorpian2160
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Famous Edwards: Edward Villella (ballet dancer); Edward Woodward (actor); Edward Kennedy (senator); Edward R. Murrow (newscaster); Edward G. Robinson (actor); Edward Norton (actor); Edward Burns (actor/writer); + Add a Famous Edward
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