Edward facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edward
Edward Purcell, Nobel Prize in Physics, 1952
Gender	Male
Origin
Meaning	Wealth; guard
Other names
Nickname(s)	Eddie, Ned, Ted, Teddy
Related names	Édouard, Eduardo

Edward is a popular male name that comes from English. It's a very old name, first used even before the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The name Edward means "wealthy" (which means rich) and "guard".

You might hear people called Edward by nicknames like Ted, Teddy, or Ned. For example, Ted Kennedy and Ned Kelly are famous people known by these nicknames. Many kings of England have been named Edward, including Edward the Confessor and Edward VIII.

Edward in Other Languages

The name Edward has different forms in other languages around the world:

• In Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, it's often Eduardo.
  • Spanish and Portuguese also use Duarte.
  • Italian also uses Edoardo.
• In French, the name is Édouard.
• In Norwegian, it's Edvard.

Famous People Named Edward

Many important people throughout history have been named Edward. Here are some of them:

English Kings and Princes

• Edward the Elder (c. 874–924): He was the son of Alfred the Great, a famous English king.
• Edward the Martyr (c. 962–978): An English king who was known as a Christian martyr.
• St. Edward the Confessor (c. 1003–1066): He was an English King and was the patron saint of England for many years.
• Edward I of England (1239–1307): Often called "Longshanks," he was known for conquering Wales.
• Edward II of England (1284–1327): He was an English king who was removed from power.
• Edward III of England (1312–1377): He was one of the most successful English kings during medieval times.
• Edward, the Black Prince (1330–1376): He was the oldest son of King Edward III and a skilled military leader.
• Edward IV of England (1442–1483): He was an English king and the father of Edward V.
• Edward V of England (1470–c. 1483): He was one of the "princes in the Tower," a famous mystery in English history.
• Edward VI of England (1537–1553): He was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
• Edward VII of the United Kingdom (1841–1910): He was the son of Queen Victoria.
• Edward VIII of the United Kingdom (1894–1972): He was the son of George V and gave up his throne.

Other Notable Edwards

• Edward Heath (1916–2005): He served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
• Edward Snowden (born 1983): An American who shared information about government secrets.
• Ed Miliband (born 1969): He was a former leader of the Labour Party in the UK.