Edmund
Meaning of Edmund
Edmund is a classic and timeless name for boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as ED-mund (/ˈɛdmənd/). The name Edmund shares similarities with other popular names such as Edward and Eamon, making it a versatile choice for parents. In the United States, the popularity of the name Edmund has fluctuated over the years, but it has remained consistently used. While it may not be as commonly chosen today as it once was, Edmund still maintains a sense of charm and sophistication that will never go out of style.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ED-mund (/ˈɛdmənd/)
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Notable People Named Edmund
| Edmund Burke was an influential Anglo-Irish statesman and philosopher known for his career in British politics with the Whig Party. |
| Sir Edmund Percival Hillary was a renowned New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist who, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first confirmed climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. |
| Edmund the Martyr was a king of East Anglia until his death in 869. |
| Edmund Spenser, an English poet renowned for The Faerie Queene, is celebrated for his contribution to early Modern English verse and is considered one of the greatest poets in the English language. |
| Edmund Strother Phelps is an American economist who was awarded the 2006 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. |
| Edmund Ruffin III was a prominent Virginia planter and politician known for his pro-slavery advocacy and role in the American Civil War. |
| Edmund Kennedy was a prominent Australian explorer in the mid-nineteenth century, known for his expeditions in Queensland and New South Wales, but tragically died after being speared by Aboriginal Australians near Cape York. |
| Sir Edmund William Gosse was an English poet, author, and critic known for his break from the Plymouth Brethren faith and his influential work "Father and Son." |
| Edmund Charles Blunden was an English poet, author, and critic known for his writings about World War I, as well as for his work as a reviewer and academic, and his nomination for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times. |
| Edmund Gwenn was an English actor best known for his role as Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street and for his appearances in films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. |
| Edmund Snow Carpenter - Edmund "Ted" Snow Carpenter was a prominent American anthropologist renowned for his contributions to tribal art and visual media studies. |
| Edmund Jackson Davis was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who served as the 14th Governor of Texas during the Reconstruction era and was known for his controversial policies and support for the Union during the Civil War. |
| Edmund Lenihan, also known as Eddie Lenihan, is a renowned Irish author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, celebrated as one of the greatest Irish storytellers and a national treasure. |
| Edmund Gibson Ross was a politician known for his pivotal vote in favor of President Andrew Johnson during his impeachment trial, allowing Johnson to stay in office. |
| Edmund Henry Garrett (1853–1929) was a renowned American illustrator, bookplate-maker, author, and painter known for his illustrations of the legends of King Arthur. |
