Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English word ēad, meaning wealth or prosperity, in combination with the Old English gȳð, meaning strife, [1] and is in common …

2 days ago · Edith Renfrow Smith, a ‘memory keeper’ and living link to history, dies at 111 The first Black female graduate of Grinnell College, Mrs. Smith lived modestly, with zeal and gratitude.

1 day ago · Edith Renfrow Smith, Who Witnessed More Than a Century of Black American History, Dies at 111 By Donna Bryson Jan 5 (Reuters) - Edith Renfrow Smith grew up in the …

4 days ago · Edith is a girl's name of English origin meaning "prosperous in war". Edith is the 528 ranked female name by popularity.

Dec 30, 2025 · See the popularity of the baby name Edith over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

2 days ago · Edith Renfrow Smith works during an arts and crafts class on Nov. 7, 2017, at Bethany Retirement Community in Andersonville. Smith died Jan. 2, 2026, at 111. She was …

Dec 27, 2025 · The name Edith is primarily a female name of English origin that means Rich War. Click through to find out more information about the name Edith on BabyNames.com.

Dec 1, 2024 · Edith Name Popularity Related Ratings Comments Namesakes Name Days 80% Rating Save

Edith is a Female name of Old English origin meaning "Wealth, fortune and war; prosperous in battle". Discover the full meaning, history, and significance of the name Edith.

Sep 24, 2024 · Louis May Alcott chose Edith as the name for the heroine of her first novel, The Inheritance, which she wrote when she was seventeen years old. The name Edith has also …