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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. Tanya92%
  2. Deanna90%
  3. Monica85%
  4. Tamara85%
  5. Carrie83%
  6. Veronica83%
  7. Kimberly82%
  8. Melinda81%
  9. Katrina80%
  10. Yolanda78%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina57%
  2. April60%
  3. Wendy62%
  4. Stacey63%
  5. Jennifer63%
  6. Heidi64%
  7. Nina65%
  8. Melissa66%
  9. Melanie66%
  10. Gina66%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Tonya85%
  2. Amy83%
  3. Michele80%
  4. Michelle80%
  5. Christy80%
  6. Tanya80%
  7. Monica80%
  8. Kimberly77%
  9. Yolanda76%
  10. Veronica76%

Bottom 10

  1. April50%
  2. Jill55%
  3. Tina55%
  4. Tara56%
  5. Heidi60%
  6. Melanie62%
  7. Nina62%
  8. Jennifer62%
  9. Wendy62%
  10. Dawn63%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Veronica81%
  2. Carrie81%
  3. Yolanda80%
  4. Tonya75%
  5. Tanya74%
  6. Monica74%
  7. Deanna74%
  8. Michelle73%
  9. Stacey73%
  10. Michele73%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather52%
  2. April55%
  3. Jennifer57%
  4. Amy58%
  5. Jill63%
  6. Wendy63%
  7. Lisa63%
  8. Dawn64%
  9. Nina65%
  10. Kimberly66%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Kimberly91%
  2. Tanya89%
  3. Monica89%
  4. Melinda89%
  5. Amy86%
  6. Veronica86%
  7. Christy86%
  8. Tracey84%
  9. Tamara84%
  10. Yolanda81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya61%
  2. Stacey64%
  3. April66%
  4. Heidi66%
  5. Tina69%
  6. Tara70%
  7. Jill70%
  8. Wendy71%
  9. Gina72%
  10. Katrina73%
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