Edith
Meaning of Edith
Edith is a beautiful female name with a long history and rich significance. In English, it's pronounced as EE-dith (/ˈi.dɪθ/), while in German, it's pronounced as AY-dit (/aɪ̯.dɪt/). An alternative variation of this name is Edythe. According to the data for newborns in the United States, the popularity of the name Edith has seen various fluctuations over the years. However, it remains a beloved choice among parents today. Notably, its highest ranking was 27th place in 1884 and 1881, showing its enduring appeal since the late 19th century. Whether you are drawn to its classic charm or appreciate its international versatility, Edith could be an excellent choice for your little girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AY-dit (/aɪ̯.dɪt/)
English
- Pronunced as EE-dith (/ˈi.dɪθ/)
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Notable People Named Edith
| Edith Louisa Cavell was a British nurse and member of La Dame Blanche who treated wounded soldiers without discrimination and helped Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I, ultimately being executed for her actions. |
| Edith Stein, a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun, is canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church and is one of six patron saints of Europe. |
| Edith Wharton was an influential American writer and designer known for her realistic portrayal of the lives and morals of the Gilded Age, and she was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. |
| Edith Hamilton was a prominent American educator and author celebrated for her expertise in classical studies and best-selling books on ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. |
| Edith Nourse Rogers was a pioneering American politician and advocate for social welfare, known for her long and influential tenure in the United States Congress and her dedication to veterans' issues. |
| Edith Windsor - Edith "Edie" Windsor was an American LGBT rights activist and lead plaintiff in the landmark 2013 Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor, which led to the overturning of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and advanced the same-sex marriage movement in the United States. |
| Dame Edith Sitwell, a British poet and critic, lived an eccentric life, never marrying but forming a passionate attachment to Russian painter Pavel Tchelitchew and opening her home to London's poetic circle. |
| Edith Dircksey Cowan was an Australian social reformer and the first Australian woman to serve as a member of parliament, known for her advocacy for women and children's rights, and is featured on Australia's fifty-dollar note. |
| Edith Anne Stoney, born into a prominent Anglo-Irish scientific family in Dublin, was a pioneering physicist and the first woman medical physicist. |
| Edith Rockefeller McCormick was an influential American socialite and the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, co-founder of Standard Oil. |
| Edith Frank was the mother of Anne Frank and Margot, and she was transported to Auschwitz-Birkenau during the Holocaust. |
| Edith Williams was a pioneering Canadian veterinarian and the second woman from her country to complete training at the Ontario Veterinary College, known for her unique portrait of lesbian life in the early twentieth century. |
| Edith Starr Miller - Edith, Lady Queenborough was an American-born British socialite, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-Mormon agitator. |
| Edith Julia Morley, a pioneering literary scholar and activist, was the first woman to be appointed to a chair at a British university-level institution and was recognized for her efforts in suffrage campaigns and coordinating Reading's refugee program during World War II. |
| Edith Flagg was an Austrian-born American fashion designer, industry executive, and philanthropist, known for introducing polyester as a fashion textile to America and for her appearances on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles with her grandson Josh Flagg. |
