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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. Minerva96%
  2. Carlton96%
  3. Gale93%
  4. Dale92%
  5. Regina92%
  6. Kent92%
  7. Nelson91%
  8. Doran90%
  9. Diane90%
  10. Diana90%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton45%
  2. Freddy48%
  3. Janis49%
  4. Sid50%
  5. Elvis50%
  6. Lolita50%
  7. Zina51%
  8. Jimmy52%
  9. Tommy52%
  10. Johnny52%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Wardell96%
  2. Ward96%
  3. Stewart96%
  4. Mikeal94%
  5. Frederica94%
  6. Gaylon94%
  7. Carlton94%
  8. Timmothy94%
  9. Joseph93%
  10. Joesph93%

Bottom 10

  1. Caryl42%
  2. Edie42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Byron43%
  5. Elvis44%
  6. Lolita45%
  7. Artis47%
  8. Melody48%
  9. Velvet48%
  10. Cherrie48%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Constance95%
  4. Barton93%
  5. Jacquelyne92%
  6. Lawerence92%
  7. Philip91%
  8. Phillip91%
  9. Regena91%
  10. Phil91%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Paulette46%
  4. Unknown47%
  5. Sid48%
  6. Mikki49%
  7. Gay49%
  8. Lolita50%
  9. Lenny51%
  10. Jimmy51%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Leeann94%
  3. Luann94%
  4. Darlene94%
  5. Brad93%
  6. Carlton93%
  7. Cynthia93%
  8. Gale93%
  9. Leann93%
  10. Sheri92%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton47%
  2. Edie51%
  3. John52%
  4. Janis55%
  5. Georgette56%
  6. Andree56%
  7. Trudy56%
  8. Melodee56%
  9. Constance57%
  10. Connie57%
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