Eddy

Eddy is a short and affectionate form of the name Eduard, as well as its English variant Edward.

What does the name Eddy mean?

Eddy is derived from Eduard or Edward and means 'the guardian of wealth'. This meaning comes from the Old English words ead, which means 'wealth, riches, inheritance', and weard, which means 'guardian, protector'. Variants of the name Eddy include Edy, Eddi, and Eddie.

Where does the name Eddy come from?

The name Eddy has its roots in Old English and Anglo-Saxon and stands for 'the guardian of wealth'.

How do you pronounce Eddy?

Eddy is pronounced as two syllables with a gentle rhythm. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ed-dy' [ˈɛdi], starting with an open E sound that feels friendly. The doubling of the d intensifies the sound, while the ending '-y' has a light and cheerful ring. Eddy conveys a youthful and approachable impression - a name that radiates uncomplicated dynamism and clear presence.

When is the name day of Eddy?

Eddy's name day is celebrated on January 5, March 18, and October 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Eddy enjoys high popularity as a first name and currently ranks 559th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 282nd place. Over the last ten years, Eddy has been given about 760 times, placing it 662nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 649th. In international comparison, popularity varies: in Austria, Eddy ranks 1,263rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ed / Eddl / Teddy

Famous people

• Eddy Berdusco (football player from Canada)
• Eddy Bouwmans (Dutch cyclist)
• Eddy Brace Rashid MacDonald (Dutch singer)
• Eddy Cobiness (artist from Canada)
• Eddy de Neve (Dutch football player)
• Eddy de Pretto (French singer)
• Eddy Etaeta (football manager from Polynesia)
• Eddy Grant (singer)
• Eddy Gunawan (footballer from Indonesia)
• Eddy House (Belgian jazz musician)
• Eddy Kim (singer from the USA)
• Eddy Louiss (musician from France)
• Eddy Marron (jazz musician from Germany)
• Eddy Mazzoleni (Italian cyclist)
• Eddy Merckx (Belgian cycling legend, Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx)
• Eddy Ottoz (Italian athlete)
• Eddy Pieters Graafland (Dutch footballer)
• Eddy Putter (Dutch footballer)
• Eddy Ratti (cyclist from Italy)
• Eddy Raven (American singer)