Eddy

Eddy is a diminutive form of Edward, an Old English name composed of the elements ead, meaning wealth or fortune, and weard, meaning guard or protector. It has long been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries, as well as in French and Dutch contexts where it often serves as a familiar form of Eduard or Édouard. The name gained cultural visibility through figures such as the American Christian Science founder Mary Baker Eddy, whose surname shares the same root. Related forms include Ed, Eddie, Edward, Eduard, and Édouard.