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Edward

Edward is a classic English name with Old English roots and a distinguished royal heritage. It carries a timeless, aristocratic charm while remaining universally recognized across the globe. An ideal choice for parents seeking an elegant name with rich history and enduring appeal.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Edward
Slovak:
Eduard
Czech:
Eduard
Hungarian:
Eduárd
Polish:
Edward
Ukrainian:
Едвард
German:
Eduard
Spanish:
Eduardo
French:
Édouard
Italian:
Edoardo
Portuguese:
Eduardo
Other world variants:
Edvard
Ed
Edvárd
Eduards
Ede
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: EdwardineGirl's name: EdwardinaGirl's name: Edwarda

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Edward means guardian of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo staroanglického mena Ēadweard, utvoreného zo slov ēad (bohatstvo, blahobyt, šťastie) a weard (strážca, ochranca).

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Edward vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

EDWARD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

20 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
5 January
Polish Calendar
18 March
Polish CalendarAustrian Calendar
13 October
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenskom úze sa meno zvyčajne vyslovuje adaptovane ako [edvart]; v angličtine sa výslovnosť líši podľa variety, približne [ˈedwəd] v britskej a [ˈedwərd] v americkej angličtine.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Edward
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Edwarda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Edwardovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Edwarda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Edward
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Edwardovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Edwardom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EdoEdkoEdiEdwardko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Edward
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Edward! Edo! Edi!

Notable figures named Edward

13

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Edward VII
Edward VII
1841 – 1910Historical Figure

King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910

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Edward Hopper
US
Edward Hopper
1882 – 1967Historical Figure

American realist painter and printmaker (1882-1967)

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Edward Lear
Edward Lear
1812 – 1888Historical Figure

British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888)

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Edward Donnall Thomas
US
Edward Donnall Thomas
1920 – 2012Historical Figure

American hematologist (1920-2012)

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Edward Drinker Cope
US
Edward Drinker Cope
1840 – 1897Historical Figure

American paleontologist, geologist, and biologist (1840–1897)

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Edward Burne-Jones
GB
Edward Burne-Jones
1833 – 1898Historical Figure

British Pre-Raphaelite painter (1833-1898)

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Edward Blyth
Edward Blyth
1810 – 1873Historical Figure

English zoologist and pharmacist (1810–1873)

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Edward Ruscha
US
Edward Ruscha
born 1937Notable Figure

American painter and photographer (born 1937)

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Full name:

Edward Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
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