Best Sibling Names for Edith

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These sibling names share Edith's Old English roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.

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from the raven's nest

divine strength, bright

English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".

Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle.

The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius.

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

of Mars, the god of war

Devotee of Saint Columba

Diminutive of ARCHIBALD. This name is borne by Archie Andrews, an American comic-book character created in 1941.

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From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…

From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877).

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Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.

a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place

From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand".

meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.

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a true and brave woman

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One who is clever; bright.'

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.

Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…

From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893).

noble, young warrior; well born, noble

From an English surname which meant "son of HUDDE". A famous bearer of the surname was the English explorer Henry Hudson (1570-1611).

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defender of the people

from the French meaning 'from the marsh'

A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.

bringer of light; light

From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC.

From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

(English: "stone worker")

English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.

To be exalted; Ruler of the home

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.

Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.

From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.

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From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

to give a gratuity; a small reward

independent, nonconformist

Diminutive of FRANK (1) or FRANCES.

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".

A rough, prickly covering

From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".

Saint James, refers to the apostle who represents strength and protection.

From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.

Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.

One who transports goods by cart.

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Bohumil means 'dear to God'.

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".

A variation of the name 'Newell', meaning 'new hall' or 'new place'.

Gift of God; Short form of Nathan

From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.

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Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname

The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.

Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous

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He has given or gift.

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.

Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious

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Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.

English form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man".

Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.

From the Late Latin name Romanus which meant "Roman".

From the ford's isolated place.

From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".

a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

Scottish form of JOHN.

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Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.

the one who is in the army

From the old or ancient place

Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.

Granite; a strong, durable stone

means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'

Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.

Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century.

Probably a short form of SILVANUS. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).

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Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.

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