Meaning & History
Edit is a feminine given name used in Hungarian and Swedish, derived from Edith. Edith itself comes from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and guð meaning "battle". Originally a common name in Anglo-Saxon England with several royal and saintly bearers, it became rarer after the 15th century but revived in the 19th century.
Notable Bearers
Among notable Hungarians are politician Edit Bauer (born 1946) and ultramarathon runner Edit Bérces (born 1964). The name also appears in Sweden, with female suffragist Edit Kindvall (1866–1951). In art, Edit DeAk (1948–2017) was a Hungarian-American art critic.
Related Forms
Variants include Edita in Slovene, Ditte in Danish, and diminutive Edie in English.
- Meaning: Hungarian and Swedish form of Edith, from Old English ead (wealth) and guð (battle)
- Origin: German, English, Hungarian
- Gender: Feminine
- Usage: Hungarian, Swedish
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Edit (given name)