Rare blend of Old English elements 'ead' (prosperity, wealth) and 'will' (desire, will).
Edwill is a rare blend of Old English elements, joining ead, meaning prosperity or wealth, with will, meaning desire or will. That combination gives the name a pleasingly old-world structure, as if it preserves the building blocks of Anglo-Saxon naming while remaining unusual in modern life. It sounds sturdy and a little formal, with the kind of compound logic that once made many Germanic names feel meaningful on the inside as well as the outside.
In contemporary use, Edwill has the feel of a surname-crossed-with-given-name classic, which gives it a quiet dignity. It is not flashy, and that restraint is part of its charm. Names built from strength and prosperity tend to carry a sense of purpose, and Edwill does so in a particularly compact way.
It sounds thoughtful and established, even though it remains rare. The result is a name that feels rooted, pragmatic, and slightly scholarly, with an old-fashioned seriousness that can still read as distinctive today.