Wealthy gift or prosperous war
Edit is the Hungarian form of the Old English name Edith. It is derived from the elements 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune, and 'gyth', meaning battle or war. While rare in the United States, it remains a classic and respected choice in Central Europe.
Less common today
Edit isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,934 in 1996.
Legendary French singer (often spelled Édith, but frequently referenced as Edit in various languages)
Hungarian Olympic fencer
Olympic alpine ski racer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
