Eddie
Boy name · 138 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eddie: 138 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 2019.
Eddie began as a friendly, affectionate short form of Edward, Edgar, or Edmund, all rooted in Old English elements meaning "wealth, fortune" (ēad) and "guardian" or "spear" (weard, gār, or mund). The name gained a rugged, everyman charm through famous bearers like the legendary Scottish footballer Eddie Turnbull, who scored for Hibernian in the 1950s, and the American rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen, whose virtuosity defined a generation. The Edinburgh suburb of Turnbull takes its name from a family, not directly from the footballer, but shares the same Old English root meaning "strong shield." A further note: Eddie is also a common nickname for Edwina, and in Scottish slang, "Eddie" can refer to a mischievous or cheeky young lad, giving the name a playful, approachable feel.
Boy 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201910 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #33310 babies
- Total births
- 138since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 44%vs prior 5y