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East

Boy Name day: April 22
East is a short form of Easton: on birth records it is written Easton (61,127 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Easton page.
Origin: Old English toponym/surname. Meaning: east town / eastern settlement.
From Old English 'east' (east) plus 'tun' (enclosure, settlement), a habitational surname for someone from a place called Easton, later adopted as an American first name.

Name day for East

April 22

Why this day? East is a short form of Easton, and shares its name day.

East is celebrated in the United States on April 22.

The story of the name East

East is a short form of Easton. It keeps its origin (Old English toponym/surname) and meaning — east town / eastern settlement, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, East is rarely written as such: the Easts are Eastons (61,127 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Easton page.

Frequently asked questions about East

What does East mean?

East is a short form of Easton, which means east town / eastern settlement.

When is East's name day?

April 22, together with Easton: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is East a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Easton.

East's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for East

Top 10

  1. Erika96%
  2. Brian93%
  3. Leroy93%
  4. Spencer93%
  5. Ethan93%
  6. Dominic92%
  7. Dale92%
  8. Dustin92%
  9. Tanya92%
  10. Regina92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy52%
  2. Max52%
  3. Tommy52%
  4. Johnny52%
  5. Marguerite53%
  6. Margaret53%
  7. Margie53%
  8. Billie53%
  9. Megan53%
  10. Hailey53%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Gavin94%
  2. Joseph93%
  3. Hector93%
  4. Jose93%
  5. Joe93%
  6. Beverly92%
  7. Alfred91%
  8. Bailey90%
  9. Spencer90%
  10. Albert90%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Billie44%
  3. Maya45%
  4. Melody48%
  5. Johnny48%
  6. Marilyn49%
  7. Tristan49%
  8. April50%
  9. Ariel50%
  10. Lee50%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Connie95%
  2. Constance95%
  3. Henry93%
  4. Harry93%
  5. Philip91%
  6. Phillip91%
  7. Spencer91%
  8. Eleanor90%
  9. Elizabeth90%
  10. Beth90%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy51%
  2. Brandy51%
  3. Tracy51%
  4. Melody52%
  5. Alexander52%
  6. Autumn52%
  7. Heather52%
  8. Molly52%
  9. Charlie53%
  10. Clyde54%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Addison96%
  3. Grayson94%
  4. Blake94%
  5. Leroy94%
  6. Darlene94%
  7. Donald94%
  8. Cynthia93%
  9. Bailey93%
  10. Maxwell92%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert51%
  2. Shane52%
  3. Johnnie52%
  4. Jack52%
  5. Shawn52%
  6. John52%
  7. Juan52%
  8. Sean52%
  9. Leonard53%
  10. Francis56%
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