Surname meaning son of Ede or son of Edward, most famous as the surname of inventor Thomas Edison. Used as a given name in Brazil and the US in honor of the inventor.
Nicknames
edi
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
In Brazil it carries honorific weight from the inventor; durable and respected.
The cultural moment.
Common in Brazil from the mid-20th century onward; used in the US as an inventor-tribute name.