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First name Edmund - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
20. November, 21 November
Meaning
The male first name Edmund comes from Old High German and means "the protector of wealth". It is composed of the words "ead" for wealth and "mund" for protection. The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and is still widespread in many European countries today.
Famous people with the first name Edmund
- Edmund Ironside (Baron Ironside)
- Edmund Hillary (New Zealand mountaineer and expedition leader)
- Edmund I (King of England)
- Edmund Kemper (American serial killer)
- Edmund the Martyr (Person)
- Edmund McMillen (Artist)