Edmund
/EH-D-M-AH-N-D/
Prosperous protector — Saint Edmund was the last king of East Anglia, martyred by Viking invaders for refusing to renounce Christianity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Edmund is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Prosperous protector — Saint Edmund was the last king of East Anglia, martyred by Viking invaders for refusing to renounce Christianity.”.
Edmund is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Prosperous protector — Saint Edmund was the last king of East Anglia, martyred by Viking invaders for refusing to renounce Christianity." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among European, Singaporean families, Edmund carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Edmund
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Edmund lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Edmund's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Edmund's saint & feast day →What does Edmund's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Edmund resonates in either tradition.
Edmund's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Edmund's full reading →
Does Edmund go with your family's names?
Edmund breaks into 6 sounds: /EH-D-M-AH-N-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Edmund sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Edmund beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Edmund — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Edmund
If Edmund resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Edmund
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Common questions about Edmund
What does the name Edmund mean?
Edmund means "Prosperous protector — Saint Edmund was the last king of East Anglia, martyred by Viking invaders for refusing to renounce Christianity.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Edmund a boy or girl name?
Edmund is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Edmund?
Edmund is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Singaporean families.
Is Edmund a Christian name?
Yes. Edmund is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Edmund mean in Latin?
Edmund originates from Latin, where it means "Prosperous protector — Saint Edmund was the last king of East Anglia, martyred by Viking invaders for refusing to renounce Christianity.."
What are common nicknames for Edmund?
Common short forms of Edmund include Ed, Eddie, Ned.
What is the numerology of Edmund?
Edmund has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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