What Does the Name Ned Mean
The name Ned comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ned below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ned Name Meaning
EnglishDiminutive of EDWARD or EDMUND. It has been used since the 14th century, and may have had root in the medieval affectionate phrase mine Ed, which was later reinterpreted as my Ned.
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