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Ed
"Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy friend From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and..."
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Ed is a baby name with English, Biblical, French context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edwin: Rich....
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