US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Eddy is predominantly a male name in the United States, and has declined in use since the 1950s. There are approximately 10,000 people named Eddy in the US today.
The name Eddy's root letters are ED.
When names begin with the expressive and excitable letter E, we expect to find a certain level of unpredictability and volatility emanating from their owners. In the case of the ED names however, the modulating influence of the dignified and dapper letter D dampens some of the E’s emotional effects, and consequently, it would be unusual to find these people in the throes of emotional highs or lows. Still, most Eddys exhibit the complex range of feelings typical of the vowel-initialized names, and for those who end their names with the youthfully good-natured letters Y or IE (Eddie and Eddy), there’s an added element of zest and spunky playfulness.
If you’re looking for a stimulating dose of banter sprinkled with dry wit, try getting acquainted with an ED during your next social outing. But don’t be offended if you find your ED acquaintance keeping his or her distance; for these otherwise sociable individuals tend to avoid tangled emotional situations. So when the conversation switches to something personal or depressing -- like your Aunt Gertha’s bout with cancer -- Eddys will probably excuse themselves to check on the hors d'ouvres.
Despite their carefree veneers, Eddys are not known for being particularly compassionate. So if you're looking for sympathy over your latest heartbreak, you might want to give your Aunt Gertha a call (if she’s feeling up to it). It's not that Eddys aren’t capable of empathy; it just that they’re a little uncomfortable in the face of raw emotion – either their own or that of others. Consequently, Eddys function best when they’re fully in control of the agenda.
What Eddys lack in social grace is usually compensated by an exuberance that only a light-hearted spirit can impart. But although Eddys love to spend time around close friends and family, they also carefully allocate themselves solo time to recharge their batteries… perhaps by hiking in the mountains or locking themselves in the bathroom for a stretch.
Dating an ED can turn out to be rather unfulfilling for someone who needs daily rations of romance and warm fuzzies. But if you appreciate being around a loyal and stimulating mate, you might want to consider giving an ED a test drive. Fortunately, the same childlike traits that retard the Eddys’ intimate adult relationships make them popular favorites with younger kids and make them naturally suited for parenthood. You can expect your ED partner to want to have children early on in the relationship. Lots of them.
