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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. Kara90%
  3. Victoria90%
  4. Erica90%
  5. Alexandra88%
  6. Alexandria88%
  7. Meghan88%
  8. Rebecca86%
  9. Lauren85%
  10. Natasha85%

Bottom 10

  1. Megan53%
  2. Molly53%
  3. Daisy59%
  4. Andrea59%
  5. Brandy61%
  6. Vanessa65%
  7. Mariah65%
  8. Shelby66%
  9. Tiffany66%
  10. Lindsay69%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Bethany85%
  2. Elizabeth85%
  3. Nicole83%
  4. Victoria83%
  5. Kristin81%
  6. Erika81%
  7. Allison81%
  8. Christina81%
  9. Kayla81%
  10. Danielle80%

Bottom 10

  1. Jessica57%
  2. Crystal57%
  3. Tiffany57%
  4. Cassandra58%
  5. Vanessa59%
  6. Miranda59%
  7. Sara60%
  8. Sarah60%
  9. Jasmine60%
  10. Erin60%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth90%
  2. Kristin85%
  3. Christina85%
  4. Sarah81%
  5. Meghan81%
  6. Allison81%
  7. Sara81%
  8. Erica81%
  9. Samantha80%
  10. Kristina78%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy51%
  2. Molly52%
  3. Kendra58%
  4. Daisy58%
  5. Whitney59%
  6. Bethany60%
  7. Kelsey62%
  8. Lindsey62%
  9. Lindsay62%
  10. Crystal62%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Bethany91%
  2. Erika91%
  3. Brooke91%
  4. Amanda89%
  5. Meghan89%
  6. Courtney89%
  7. Kelsey89%
  8. Victoria88%
  9. Brittany88%
  10. Chelsea88%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea56%
  2. Megan63%
  3. Molly65%
  4. Tiffany66%
  5. Shelby68%
  6. Daisy70%
  7. Danielle70%
  8. Nicole72%
  9. Miranda72%
  10. Mariah72%
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