# Eddie

/ˈɛdi/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eddie
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. male name

noun · CEFR A1 · Informal

a friendly or short way of saying the name Edward, Edwin, or Edgar.

For teachers: A diminutive or pet name for masculine given names beginning with the syllable 'Ed-'.

- My friend Edward usually goes by Eddie when he is with his family.
- The biography explores how the young prince was known simply as Eddie to his closest relatives, a stark contrast to his formal public persona.

Teaching tip: While common as a nickname, it is less frequently used as a formal legal name on birth certificates.

## Examples

- The water formed a small eddie behind the large rock.
- As the river flowed around the bridge support, a gentle eddie trapped the fallen leaves in a slow, spinning circle.
- The canoeist skillfully navigated the rapids by identifying the calm eddies where the current reversed, allowing for a brief moment of rest before the next descent.

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