에드워드(Edward), 에드먼드(Edmond) 또는 에드윈(Edwin)과 같은 남자 이름의 다정하고 친근한 애칭.
A diminutive or familiar nickname for male names such as Edward, Edmond, or Edwin.
예문:
"Although his birth certificate says Edward, he has been called Ned since childhood."
"Ned is a common informal name used for friends named Edmond."