Edward

Edward

Edward is an English given name. It is derived from Old English words ead (meaning 'fortune' or 'prosperous') and weard (meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'). It is one of the few Old English names to gain currency in other parts of Europe and beyond for example, as Eduardo and Duarte in Spain and Portugal respectively.

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Famous quotes containing the word edward:

    “The boatswain’s mate was very sedate,
    Yet fond of amusement, too;
    And he played hopscotch with the starboard watch,
    While the captain tickled the crew.”
    —Charles Edward Carryl (1841–1920)

    “It’s an old axiom of mine: marry your enemies and behead your friends.”
    —Robert N. Lee. Rowland V. Lee. King Edward IV (Ian Hunter)

    ““Why does your brand so drop with blood,
    Edward, Edward?”
    —Unknown. Edward (l. 1–2)