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Edythe

Edythe is a feminine given name, a spelling variant of Edith. It has been used primarily in English-speaking countries, with its peak usage in the early to mid-20th century.

The name derives from the Old English Eadgyð, formed from elements meaning wealth or fortune (ead) and

Variants include Edith and Edie, with Edythe representing one of several spelling forms that emerged over time.

Notable people named Edythe have appeared in the arts and academia, though the name is not associated

Related names include Edith and Edie.

battle
(gyð).
As
such,
it
is
commonly
interpreted
to
mean
“prosperous
in
battle”
or
“wealth
in
battle.”
Today,
Edythe
is
relatively
uncommon
as
a
given
name
in
new
births,
but
it
persists
in
older
records
and
in
some
families.
with
a
single
widely
known
figure.