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HelpMy Edith Saga (m)
in reply to a message by H Leigh
I have had a long and complicated history with the name Edith.
In the past, I hated this name, as well as the similar-ending Judith (still not a fan of that one, because I don't like Judy). Eden was eh, but no Edith for me, no way. I thought it was both harsh and dusty (so, old). And Edie, at the time, wasn't "cute" enough for me to soften it up.
Then... I had the strangest dream: https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/5298883
Name dreams are not common occurrences for me, so I paid attention. But it still wasn't on my list yet. A couple years later, though, I was introduced to the TV show The Last Kingdom, which I highly recommend, especially if you love medieval history (it takes place in the early Middle Ages during the Saxon & Dane / Viking conflict, and basically depicts how England eventually was united into one kingdom). While the fourth season was possibly the weakest overall (great beginning, great ending, slog in the middle), it introduced one of my favorite characters: Lady Eadith.
(Side note: this was also the name, and spelling, used in Bernard Cornwell's book series, but I'm doubtful of the etymology. Modern Edith seems to have been derived from Eadgyð, which I believe would've been pronounced ED-yith, and means "fortune in battle." It's odd that the "ith" element would be modernized for us, but not the "ead" part, as King Edward is written as such and not Eadweard. But I digress.)
The character of Eadith is, in no uncertain terms, a badass. I don't want to spoil too much, but she is more than once placed in impossible circumstances by factors beyond her control, but she makes intelligent choices and more than once showcases true bravery. This made me warm up to the name Edith.
Now? Well... now, Edith is in my Top 10! I think the nickname Edie is perfectly suitable, and Edith is a fine name to put on forms. Besides, "Lost Generation" names (https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/5484035) are coming back in vogue, slowly but surely. :-)
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In the past, I hated this name, as well as the similar-ending Judith (still not a fan of that one, because I don't like Judy). Eden was eh, but no Edith for me, no way. I thought it was both harsh and dusty (so, old). And Edie, at the time, wasn't "cute" enough for me to soften it up.
Then... I had the strangest dream: https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/5298883
Name dreams are not common occurrences for me, so I paid attention. But it still wasn't on my list yet. A couple years later, though, I was introduced to the TV show The Last Kingdom, which I highly recommend, especially if you love medieval history (it takes place in the early Middle Ages during the Saxon & Dane / Viking conflict, and basically depicts how England eventually was united into one kingdom). While the fourth season was possibly the weakest overall (great beginning, great ending, slog in the middle), it introduced one of my favorite characters: Lady Eadith.
(Side note: this was also the name, and spelling, used in Bernard Cornwell's book series, but I'm doubtful of the etymology. Modern Edith seems to have been derived from Eadgyð, which I believe would've been pronounced ED-yith, and means "fortune in battle." It's odd that the "ith" element would be modernized for us, but not the "ead" part, as King Edward is written as such and not Eadweard. But I digress.)
The character of Eadith is, in no uncertain terms, a badass. I don't want to spoil too much, but she is more than once placed in impossible circumstances by factors beyond her control, but she makes intelligent choices and more than once showcases true bravery. This made me warm up to the name Edith.
Now? Well... now, Edith is in my Top 10! I think the nickname Edie is perfectly suitable, and Edith is a fine name to put on forms. Besides, "Lost Generation" names (https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/5484035) are coming back in vogue, slowly but surely. :-)
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Please rate my personal name lists:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/117507
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/109399
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/132018
