Edie

Edie is a diminutive or nickname form of the name Edith, which is derived from the Old English name Eadgyth.

The name Eadgyth is composed of the elements 'ead' meaning 'rich' or 'prosperous' and 'gyth' meaning 'gift'.

Thus, the name Edith and its diminutive Edie can be understood to mean 'rich gift' or 'prosperous gift'.

The name Edith has been in use since the early Middle Ages and has been widely popular in various cultures and languages, particularly in English-speaking countries.