# Eddie, eddy

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈɛdi/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### Eddie
*/ˈɛdi/*
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.

### eddy
*/ˈɛd.i/*
A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/eddie