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Edies

Edies is the plural form of the given name Edie, commonly used as a nickname for Edith. While Edie can stand alone as a full name today, Edies would be used when referring to multiple individuals named Edie, or in lists and discussions that group people by first name.

Etymology: Edie derives from Edith, a name of Old English origin. The name comes from elements such

Usage and examples: In contemporary usage, Edie functions as both a standalone given name and a nickname;

as
ead-
meaning
wealth,
fortune,
or
prosperity
and
gyð
(often
rendered
as
battle),
with
Edith
traditionally
interpreted
as
“prosperous
in
battle”
or
“wealthy
in
battle.”
Over
time
Edie
emerged
as
a
diminutive
form
of
Edith
and
then
as
a
given
name
in
its
own
right.
Edies
as
a
plural
is
primarily
encountered
in
biographical
or
genealogical
contexts.
Notable
people
with
the
given
name
Edie
include
Edie
Sedgwick
(American
socialite
and
actress),
Edie
Brickell
(American
singer-songwriter),
and
Edie
Falco
(American
actress).
In
fiction,
characters
named
Edie
appear
across
various
works,
reflecting
the
name’s
continued
presence
in
popular
culture.