Why Eddie is Named Eddie

Why is he named Eddie? Eddie the Head, or if you're from London, Eddie the Eid, as the accent has it. It has also been suggested that the name came about from a popular British joke about a baby born with only a head and a promise made by a doctor to supply him with a body once he turns five years old. Nicknamed Eddie the Eid, resting on the mantle, Dad makes a special birthday announcement about a surprise for Eddie, who hopes it isn't another hat. Brits are known for their deeply dry sense of cheeky humour and being big fans of Monty Python. Iron Maiden are no exception. Oh, that's pretty fucking dry. I don't get it, but that's alright. Maybe I'm not supposed to get it. Because I'm American.