Find out how popular the first name Ede has been for the last 1 years (from 1979 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ede by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Ede is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ede.

The history of the first name Ede

The name Ede is a Hungarian given name with its origins dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old Hungarian word "ed," which means "benefit" or "gain." The name is thought to have first appeared in the 13th century among the nobility and upper classes of the Kingdom of Hungary.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Ede was Ede Gút-Keled, a 13th-century Hungarian nobleman and landowner. He was a member of the powerful Gút-Keled clan, which played a significant role in the political affairs of the kingdom during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Ede gained prominence with the birth of Ede Báthory, a Hungarian nobleman and military commander. He served as the Voivode of Transylvania and played a crucial role in the defense of the region against Ottoman Turkish invaders.

Another notable figure with the name Ede was Ede Szigligeti (1814-1878), a Hungarian playwright and poet. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Hungarian drama and is credited with writing over 100 plays during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Ede Reményi (1828-1898) was a famous Hungarian violinist and composer. He was a student of the renowned violinist Joseph Joachim and performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States.

More recently, Ede Zathureczky (1898-1992) was a Hungarian-American engineer and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the development of magnetic recording technology, which played a crucial role in the advancement of audio and video recording.

While the name Ede is primarily associated with Hungarian culture and history, it has also been adopted in other European countries, particularly in Germany and Austria, where it is sometimes spelled as "Ede" or "Ede."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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