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Eddie
EH-dee
Eddie (name) means a familiar short form of male names such as Edward, Edgar, or Edwin. Example: “Everyone just calls him Eddie instead of Edward.”
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A familiar short form of male names such as Edward, Edgar, or Edwin.
"A Granite Bay home previously owned by actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is back on the market for $12 million."
— Elaine Goodman, Hot Property: Eddie Murphy's former home is back on the market (slideshow) (2015)
"Everyone just calls him Eddie instead of Edward."
How to use Eddie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly nickname for Edward, Edgar, Edwin, and similar names.
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Etymology
A pet form of Ed-, the shared first syllable of several English given names.
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What does “Eddie” mean?
The word “Eddie” means a familiar short form of male names such as Edward, Edgar, or Edwin. In plain terms, a friendly nickname for Edward, Edgar, Edwin, and similar names.
How do you pronounce “Eddie”?
“Eddie” is pronounced EH-dee (/ˈɛdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eddie” in a sentence?
Here is “Eddie” used in a sentence: “Everyone just calls him Eddie instead of Edward.”
What part of speech is “Eddie”?
“Eddie” is a name.
Is “Eddie” a common word?
“Eddie” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Eddie a nickname for Edward, Edgar, or Edwin?
Eddie can be a familiar short form of any of these male names, since all three begin with the 'Ed' element. Context usually makes clear which full name a particular Eddie is short for.
Is Eddie a formal or informal name?
Eddie is an informal, affectionate short form rather than a formal given name. Official documents typically use the full name such as Edward, though Eddie is sometimes registered as a legal name in its own right.
What is the difference between Eddie and Eddy?
Both spellings are used as the short form of names like Edward. Eddy is also a common noun meaning a small circular movement of water or air, so the '-ie' spelling is more clearly read as a name.
Can Eddie be used as a full first name on its own?
Yes. Although it began as a nickname for longer 'Ed-' names, Eddie is sometimes given as a standalone first name rather than an abbreviation of anything longer.
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