What origin is the name Neddy?

Neddy comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Neddy a popular name?

Neddy is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Neddy?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Neddy — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Neddy

Q: Is Neddy a rare name?

Yes. Neddy does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Neddy

Neddy

Boy

english

2 syllables

Neddy is an english boy's name meaning "Diminutive of edward: wealthy guardian. from the old english name eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. also a diminutive of edgar: fortunate and powerful; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection".

Parents who choose Neddy pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Diminutive of edward: wealthy guardian. from the old english name eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. also a diminutive of edgar: fortunate and powerful; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Diminutive of edward: wealthy guardian. from the old english name eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. also a diminutive of edgar: fortunate and powerful; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Neddy

Very rare in US records

What does Neddy mean?

Neddy is a boy name of english origin meaning "Diminutive of edward: wealthy guardian. from the old english name eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. also a diminutive of edgar: fortunate and powerful; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection".

Is Neddy a rare name?

Yes. Neddy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Neddy

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Neddy

Neddy means "Diminutive of edward: wealthy guardian. from the old english name eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. also a diminutive of edgar: fortunate and powerful; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection" — these names share that spirit.