This street was called after Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication.
"Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens". (16th June 1925)
"On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application for Messers William McMillan and Sons for permission to name proposed streets as Prince Edward Park Stranmillis as follows: Prince Edward Park, (Continuation of), Prince Edward Drive, Prince Edward Gardens". (10th August 1961).