Edmund
wealthy protector or protector of prosperity (Old English)
Edmund is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 425, with 16,292 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
wealthy protector or protector of prosperity (Old English)
Derived from Old English Ēadmund, the name has long royal and saintly traditions in Britain, such as Saint Edmund the Martyr. In the Philippines, it established solid usage in the 20th century under American educational and naming influences, serving alongside its Hispanic equivalent, Edmundo.
Edmund is an Old English name composed of the elements 'ēad' (wealth, fortune, prosperity) and 'mund' (protection). It was brought into the Philippines during the American colonial era as part of the adoption of traditional Anglo-Saxon and English Christian names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Ed, Eddie, Mund, or Edong. In the Philippines, it is generally considered a mature, classic name associated with mid-to-late 20th-century generations.
Related forms
- Edmundo Spanish
- Edmond French
- Edmondo Italian
- Edmundo Portuguese
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Edmund with common surname pairs
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Is Edmund a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Edmund is number 425, with 16,292 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.