Eddie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13467 in 2014 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 11 births ranking #7744. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.4%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 255,134 girls born was named Eddie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Eddie is the friendly short form of Edward and inherits the meaning usually given as "wealthy guardian" or "prosperous protector". It feels lively, informal, and warmly traditional.
Originally a nickname, Eddie has long been used as a full first name too. Its appeal lies in sounding approachable while keeping a very old English background.