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Edward

Pronunciation: EHD-werd (key)

Origin of the name Edward:

Derived from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy or fortunate guardian), a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, wealth) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England. Currently, the name is borne by Prince Edward (b. 1964), the youngest son of Queen Elisabeth II and Prince Philip.

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Eight British kings
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex
Edward Heath, British Prime Minister (1970-74)
Edward "Ted" Kennedy, senator
Eddie Van Halen, guitarist
Eddie Murphy, actor
Eddie Vedder, singer
Edward 'Bear' Grylls
Edward Norton, actor
e.e. (Edward Estlin) cummings, poet

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Edward Cullen is a main character of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.

Edward Elric is the main character from the anime and manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist".

Mr. Ed is a talking horse character from TV.

Ed,Edd n Eddy is a popular television show that was on Cartoon Network.

Edward Ferrars is a character from "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. In the movie, Edward was played by Hugh Grant.

Winnine-the-Pooh is referred to as "Edward Bear"

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