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Name Origin

Edith is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English name Æðelþryð, meaning 'prosperous in war' or 'noble strife'. It combines the elements 'æthel' (meaning 'noble' or 'kindred') and 'þryð' (meaning 'strength' or 'strife').

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Famous People

Edith Wharton (1862-1937)

Novelist, Short Story Writer, Designer

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1921)
  • First woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
  • Known for novels like The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence

Edith Piaf (1915-1963)

Singer-Songwriter, Actress

  • Known for her powerful vocals and emotional songs
  • International fame with songs like "La Vie en Rose" and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"
  • Considered a cultural icon of France

Edith Bunker

Fictional character

  • Beloved and memorable character on the sitcom 'All in the Family'
  • Known for her sharp wit, bigoted views, and loving relationship with Archie Bunker

Edith Clarke (1883-1959)

Electrical Engineer

  • First woman to earn an electrical engineering degree from MIT.
  • Developed the Clarke Calculator for analyzing power systems and contributed significantly to the field of electrical engineering.