Why Eddie Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Eddie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Eddie” is of English and Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Eidde.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Deied.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Eddie

The true meaning of ‘Eddie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Eddie is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Eddie, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.

You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Eddie Popular?

“Eddie” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Minnesota as reported in the 1916 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 13 babies in Minnesota have the same name as you in 1916. A total of 1,565 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1947 with a total of 4,457 babies. That’s a lot of baby Eddies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Eddie” was recorded 227,075 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Eddies to occupy the country of Samoa with an estimated population of 225,681.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 141 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1882 with a rank of #90 nationwide and was registered 169 times as a baby boy’s name. Eddie became a popular boy’s name in the state of Mississippi in the year 1930. It ranked #13 with 222 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1960 in the state of Texas with 461 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Mississippi for 80 years from 1910 to 1992 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Eddie” was recorded 43,114 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Eddie, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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