Name:
Edmund
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Edmund is a modern derivative of the Old English name Eadmund, itself derived from two Old English words - “ead” which means prosperity or wealth, and “mund” which means protection.
Pronunciation:
ED-mənd
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Edmond
Famous Edmund:
Edmund Hillary : climber
Edmund Burke : philosopher
Edmund Dulac : artist
Edmund Gwenn : actor
Edmund Kean : actor
Edmund Lowe : actor
Edmund Spenser : poet
Edmund White : author