Names related to Edythe: Edith

Edythe

Pronunciation: EE-dith (key)

Origin of the name Edith:

Derived from the Old English Ēadgyđ, Eadgyth, a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, fortune) and gyđ, gyth (war, strife): hence, "prosperous in war."

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Edythe Wright, American singer best known for her work with Tommy Dorsey.

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