Edie

Edie is an English diminutive of Edith, a name rooted in the Old English elements ead, meaning wealth or fortune, and gyð, meaning war or strife. It developed as an affectionate short form and eventually came to stand as an independent given name in its own right. The name gained cultural visibility through figures such as Edie Sedgwick, the American socialite and actress associated with Andy Warhol's circle in the 1960s. Related forms include Edith, Eda, and Edyta.