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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. Regina92%
  2. Diane90%
  3. Diana90%
  4. Vickie90%
  5. Dianne90%
  6. Vicki90%
  7. Gail88%
  8. Jeanne86%
  9. Brenda86%
  10. Jane86%

Bottom 10

  1. Sue55%
  2. Susan55%
  3. Suzanne55%
  4. Cindy58%
  5. Janet58%
  6. Penny59%
  7. Joy59%
  8. Melody59%
  9. Bonnie59%
  10. Toni61%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Beverly92%
  2. Gloria89%
  3. Janet89%
  4. Denise88%
  5. Regina87%
  6. Beth85%
  7. Annette85%
  8. Renee85%
  9. Glenda85%
  10. Yvonne85%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody48%
  2. Marilyn49%
  3. Wanda54%
  4. Bonnie56%
  5. Joy58%
  6. Cindy58%
  7. Julie62%
  8. Elaine63%
  9. Gwendolyn64%
  10. Carla65%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Connie95%
  2. Constance95%
  3. Beth90%
  4. Christine85%
  5. Debbie83%
  6. Deborah83%
  7. Debra83%
  8. Marcia81%
  9. Carol81%
  10. Valerie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody52%
  2. Phyllis55%
  3. Bonnie56%
  4. Janet56%
  5. Carla58%
  6. Joy58%
  7. Cindy59%
  8. Yvonne59%
  9. Tammy60%
  10. Peggy60%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Darlene94%
  3. Cynthia93%
  4. Charlene91%
  5. Brenda91%
  6. Gloria90%
  7. Linda89%
  8. Gail89%
  9. Claudia89%
  10. Vicki88%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance57%
  2. Connie57%
  3. Roberta57%
  4. Martha57%
  5. Susan59%
  6. Sue59%
  7. Suzanne59%
  8. Barbara60%
  9. Bonnie60%
  10. Jacqueline63%
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