Why Edward Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Edward” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Edward” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Drawde.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Rwddea.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Edward
The true meaning of ‘Edward’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Edward is a name that implies a pioneering spirit. You are a natural born leader, highly focused, and achievement oriented. Enduring hardship to try out new things come naturally to you. It frustrates you to do too many unimportant activities. You can do things and make decisions by yourself. You are also energetic and confident.
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Edward, they perceive you as someone who is reliable and consistent. You are conservative when it comes to fashion. Others might be able to sense the great power within you. A noble goal is all you need to leave a lasting impact on the world. Your superior creativity can inspire enthusiasm among your friends or co-workers.
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: engineer, writer, composer of music, teacher, designer, architect, planner, president of a society, curator, librarian, keeper of department store.
Lucky colors: All yellows, ocher, bronze, gold, orange
Lucky gem(s): Yellow diamond, citrine, amber, and topaz
Lucky day(s): Sunday
Lucky botanicals: Borage, chamomile, eyebright, lavender, Saint-John’s-wort, sorrel, thyme
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Hey Edward! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word search EDWARD. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Edward Popular?
“Edward” is the 23rd most popular baby boy’s name in Wyoming as reported in the 1941 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 21 babies in Wyoming have the same name as you in 1941. A total of 15,626 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1924 with a total of 21,128 babies. That’s a lot of baby Edwards.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Edward” was recorded 1,296,393 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Edwards to occupy the country of Mauritius with an estimated population of 1,271,368.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 2,364 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #11 nationwide and was registered 2,364 times as a baby boy’s name. Edward became a popular boy’s name in the state of Wisconsin in the year 1911. It ranked #2 with 99 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1947 in the state of New York with 2,839 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Massachusetts for 107 years from 1910 to 2018 (may not be consecutive).
For the past six decades (1959 to 2018), the name “Edward” was recorded 406,224 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.
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