Eddy

Eddy is an English, French, and Dutch diminutive form of names beginning with the Old English element ead, meaning wealth or fortune. It most commonly serves as a short form of Edward, itself derived from the Old English elements ead and weard, meaning guardian of prosperity. The name has long been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries and has been borne by numerous figures in music, sport, and popular culture. Related forms include Eddie, Ed, Edward, Edmund, and the Dutch variant Eddi.