| Meaning | wealthy protector |
| Origin | English, French |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ed-mond |
About Edmond
There exists a remarkable elegance in names that whisper rather than shout, and Edmond exemplifies this sophisticated restraint. This name carries literary weight—one immediately thinks of classic novels and romantic heroes—yet it never feels stuffy or antiquated. Edmond suggests intellect and creativity, someone who thinks deeply and acts deliberately. The slight variation from the more common Edmund provides distinction without creating pronunciation difficulties. This name bridges European sophistication with American accessibility, offering international appeal for modern families. Children named Edmond often develop artistic sensibilities and appreciate beauty in various forms. The name's rhythmic quality makes it pleasant to say repeatedly, an important consideration for parents who will speak it thousands of times. Edmond avoids the sharp edges of more aggressive names while maintaining unmistakable masculinity. It works beautifully in formal contexts while remaining warm and personal in intimate settings. For families seeking a name that combines cultural richness with contemporary wearability, Edmond delivers exceptional balance.
Variations of Name Edmond
| Edmund |
| Edmand |
| Edmend |
| Edmin |
| Edmynd |
| Edmynde |
| Edmmand |
| Edmmend |
| Edmmund |
| Edmuund |
Nicknames for Edmond
| Ed |
| Eddie |
| Eddy |
| Mond |
| Mondy |
Famous People Named Edmond
| Edmond Halley | English astronomer, known for "Halley's Comet" |
| Edmond de Rothschild | French banker and philanthropist |
| Edmond Rostand | French playwright, known for "Cyrano de Bergerac" |
| Edmond O'Brien | American actor, won an Academy Award for "The Barefoot Contessa" |
| Edmond H. Fischer | Swiss-American biochemist, Nobel laureate |
| Edmond Dantès | The Count of Monte Cristo - Fictional character by Alexandre Dumas |
| Edmond Hillary | New Zealand mountaineer, first to summit Mount Everest |
| Edmond Proust | French chemist, known for his work on optical activity |
| Edmond Locard | French pioneer in forensic science |
| Edmond Jabès | Egyptian-French poet and philosopher |
| Edmond Albius | Slave who discovered the technique to pollinate vanilla orchids |
| Edmond H. North | American screenwriter, wrote "The Day the Earth Stood Still" |
| Edmond Tapsoba | Burkinabé professional footballer |
| Edmond Jouhaud | French military officer and politician |
| Edmond O'Reilly | Irish Roman Catholic cardinal |
| Edmond Baudoin | French cartoonist and author |
| Edmond Malinvaud | French economist and statistician |
| Edmond Hoyle | English writer, authority on card games |
| Edmond Leburton | Belgian politician, Prime Minister of Belgium |
| Edmond Mulet | Guatemalan diplomat and United Nations official |
Characters Named Edmond
| Edmond Dantès | "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas |
| Edmond "Eddie" Valiant | "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" movie character |
| Edmond Blackadder | "Blackadder" TV series character |
| Edmond "Ed" Pevensie | "The Chronicles of Narnia" book and movie character |
| Edmond Obie | "Grey's Anatomy" TV series character |
| Edmond Kirsch | "Origin" novel character by Dan Brown |
| Edmond Lestrange | "Fantastic Beasts" movie character |
| Edmond Dante | "Gankutsuou - The Count of Monte Cristo" anime character |
| Edmond "Big Ed" Brown | "90 Day Fiancé" TV series character |
| Edmond Blackheart | "Mighty Max" animated series character |
| Edmond Paltiel | "The Pianist" movie character |
| Edmond "Eddie" Cochran | "Eddie and the Cruisers" movie character |
| Edmond Tylney | "Upstart Crow" TV series character |
| Edmond "Eddy" Ventose | "Beastars" manga and anime character |
| Edmond Dantes | "Gotham" TV series character |
| Edmond Albius | "Historical" character from vanilla cultivation history |
| Edmond Honda | "Street Fighter" video game character |