Meaning & Story
Edmund is an Old English name meaning 'rich protector' or 'guardian of riches' — from 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'mund' (protector). It has a solid, medieval English heritage and a certain bookish nobility.
Edmund is the name of kings and literary heroes — Edmund the Magnificent from Narnia, Edmund Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmund Burke the great philosopher. It has weight and heritage without being stuffy, the kind of name that suggests both intelligence and integrity. For a large, noble dog who takes his protective responsibilities seriously and has the quiet dignity to carry a name that has served royalty, Edmund is a genuinely distinguished choice.