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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. Indira94%
  2. Josselyn93%
  3. Stefania92%
  4. Callista90%
  5. Mattison88%
  6. Abrianna88%
  7. Maryn88%
  8. Jackelyn87%
  9. Jaquelyn86%
  10. Zakiya86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaydee53%
  2. Jaya55%
  3. Malaika55%
  4. Cienna55%
  5. Arwen55%
  6. Kaily55%
  7. Daija56%
  8. Jessalyn57%
  9. Izabel57%
  10. Delanie57%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Maryelizabeth92%
  2. Rebekka89%
  3. Janeth89%
  4. Sahana88%
  5. Natali88%
  6. Maryah87%
  7. Catelyn86%
  8. Kerstin85%
  9. Callista85%
  10. Anamaria85%

Bottom 10

  1. Aiyanna46%
  2. Brissa46%
  3. Makiya47%
  4. Kiyah47%
  5. Cienna49%
  6. Dejah49%
  7. Malaika49%
  8. Chyanne50%
  9. Arwen50%
  10. Shianne51%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Christianna92%
  2. Kierstin91%
  3. Tanvi90%
  4. Simran90%
  5. Maryelizabeth89%
  6. Olyvia85%
  7. Zakiya85%
  8. Analise85%
  9. Fatoumata85%
  10. Natali85%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazelle48%
  2. Tamya49%
  3. Tamyra50%
  4. Kaili50%
  5. Allysa51%
  6. Kyah51%
  7. Avril52%
  8. Alea54%
  9. Emme54%
  10. Jala54%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Callista95%
  2. Josselyn93%
  3. Kloe91%
  4. Alonna89%
  5. Yaneli89%
  6. Shaylynn89%
  7. Jaquelin88%
  8. Anette88%
  9. Lillyann88%
  10. Saanvi88%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen52%
  2. Cienna56%
  3. Brissa58%
  4. Aditi58%
  5. Giada59%
  6. Monet59%
  7. Gracyn60%
  8. Angeles60%
  9. Italia60%
  10. Saray60%
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