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Usage English
Meaning & History
From Middle English given name Edun, derived from Old English Ēadhūn, with the elements ēad "prosperity, wealth" and hūn "bear cub".
Or refers to someone who lived in Castle Eden or Eden Burn in Country Durham. Both of these come from the name of a British River meaning "water", recorded by Ptolemy as Ituna.
Or refers to someone who lived in Castle Eden or Eden Burn in Country Durham. Both of these come from the name of a British River meaning "water", recorded by Ptolemy as Ituna.