Edith

Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the US among those with a taste for old-fashioned names with a soft but strong image.

The name of two American First Ladies, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, as well as that of several early English queens, Edith is one of the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon names. Widely used in nineteenth century novels, Edith was chosen by Louisa May Alcott for the heroine of her first novel The Inheritance, written when she was seventeen.

Edith Wharton makes a fine literary namesake, with other noted bearers including poet Edith Sitwell, iconic Hollywood movie designer Edith Head, and for francophiles, there is the reference to Edith Piaf.

With the rise of so many other E-starting names from Ella to Evelyn, and the adorable short form Edie, we predict that Edith will soon sound more like a cute toddler than a dated granny, especially with the Despicable Me character and the emergence of one of the most interesting characters on Downton Abbey, Lady Edith Crawley.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

prosperous in war

Origin

English

Numerology

E is for extra, those little things you do!

D is for discreet, you can keep a secret.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.

H is for honor, your most valuable possession.

Lucky

Edith lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Edith

• Edith of Wessex Queen consort of Edward the Confessor of England
• Edith of Mercia aka Ealdgyth Queen consort of Harold Godwinson of England
• Edith of England aka Eadgyth Queen consort of Otto I of Germany
• Edith Wharton (born Edith Newbold Jones) American novelist
• Edith Piaf (born Edith Giovanna Gassion) French singer

Edith in Pop Culture

• Delilah 'Lila' Bard character from V.E. Schwab's "A Darker Shade of Magic"
• Lila character on TV's 'Deadwood'
• Lila West character on TV's 'Dexter'
• Lila Dahl (Ames) character in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead trilogy
• Lila Zacharov character in The Curse Workers trilogy by Holly Black