Ned
Origin of the name Ned:
Pet form of Edward (wealthy guardian) in use since the 14th century. Ned is also bestowed as an independent given name.
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Medieval diminutive of Edward, Edwin and Edmund.
Ned is Scottish slang for working-class, poorly educated, aggressive teenagers.
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Ned Beatty, American actor.
Ned Kelly, Australian outlaw and folk hero.- Ned in song, story & screen: | Edit
Ned-main character on ABC's "Pushing Daisies"
Ned Nickerson, Nancy Drew's long time boyfriend.
Ned Flanders, animated character on "The Simpson's"
Ned Bixby, character on the Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide."
Ned Gerblansky, animated character on "South Park."
"Ned & Stacey", sitcom starring Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing.
"Ned Kelly," film starring Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom.
Ned Wakefield, fictional character in the Sweet Valley High book series.
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