Edythe

Edythe is an English given name functioning as an elaborated spelling variant of Edith, which derives from the Old English elements ead, meaning wealth or fortune, and gyð, meaning strife or war. The name was borne by several Anglo-Saxon royals, most notably Saint Edith of Wilton, a tenth-century English princess venerated as a patron saint. Edythe emerged as an alternative spelling in the modern era, likely influenced by a fashion for ornate or distinctive renderings of traditional names. Related forms include Edith, Editha, and the Old English Eadgyð.