Edouard

Meaning of Edouard

Originating from the French language, the name Edouard is a strong and timeless choice for baby boys. It is pronounced as "ay-dwahr" (/e.dwaʁd/) in French. The name has variations in different languages, with Edward being the most common variation in English-speaking countries. Edouard carries an air of sophistication and elegance, making it a popular choice among parents seeking a classic and refined name for their little one. In the United States, Edouard has seen moderate usage over the years, consistently ranking within the top 10,000 names. Its popularity has remained fairly steady since the early 20th century, indicating its enduring appeal to parents looking for a sophisticated name with historical significance.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as ay-dwahr (/e.dwaʁd/)

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Notable People Named Edouard

Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter known for capturing modern life and playing a key role in the shift from Realism to Impressionism.
Jean-Édouard Vuillard was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker known for his avant-garde work with Les Nabis and his later realistic style.
Édouard Mendy - Édouard Osoque Mendy is a French-born professional footballer who serves as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League and represents the Senegal national team.
Édouard Philippe - Édouard Charles Philippe is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 2017 to 2020 and has been the Mayor of Le Havre since 2010.
Édouard Louis is a renowned French writer.
Édouard Balladur is a former French Prime Minister and presidential candidate.
Édouard Niermans - Édouard-Jean Niermans was a renowned Dutch-born French architect known for his work during the Belle Époque era.
Édouard Frère was a French bookseller, archivist, biographer, and historian known for his expertise in the Normandy area.
Édouard Schuré - Eduard (Édouard) Schuré was a versatile French figure known for his contributions as a philosopher, poet, playwright, novelist, music critic, and publicist of esoteric literature.
Édouard Herriot - Édouard Marie Herriot was a prominent French Radical politician, historian, and long-serving Mayor of Lyon, known for his multiple terms as Prime Minister and President of the Chamber of Deputies.
Edouard Duval-Carrié is a Haitian-born American contemporary painter and sculptor residing in Miami, Florida.
Jean Antoine René Édouard Corbière was a French sailor, shipowner, journalist, and writer, known as the father of the French maritime novel and the father of poet Tristan Corbière.
Édouard Molinaro was a renowned French film director and screenwriter.
Édouard Jean Baptiste Milhaud - Édouard Jean-Baptiste, comte Milhaud was a renowned French politician and Général de Division known for his exceptional leadership as one of Napoleon's top cavalry generals.
Édouard Delmont, born Édouard Marius Autran, was a French actor from Marseille who passed away at the age of 72 in Cannes.
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