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Edwyn

Boy Name day: October 12
Edwyn is a short form of Edwin: on birth records it is written Edwin (244,351 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Edwin page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: 'Rich/fortunate friend'.
From Old English 'Eadwine', combining 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'wine' (friend).

Name day for Edwyn

October 12

Why this day? Edwyn is a short form of Edwin, and shares its name day.

Edwyn is celebrated in the United States on October 12.

The story of the name Edwyn

Edwyn is a short form of Edwin. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — 'Rich/fortunate friend', and shares its name day, October 12.

On birth records, Edwyn is rarely written as such: the Edwyns are Edwins (244,351 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Edwin page.

Frequently asked questions about Edwyn

What does Edwyn mean?

Edwyn is a short form of Edwin, which means 'Rich/fortunate friend'.

When is Edwyn's name day?

October 12, together with Edwin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Edwyn a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Edwin.

Edwyn's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Bart93%
  2. Mitch90%
  3. Alphonso89%
  4. Cornell85%
  5. Stanton85%
  6. Gil85%
  7. Frederic84%
  8. Stan83%
  9. Lanny83%
  10. Russ83%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph53%
  2. Dirk57%
  3. Elvis61%
  4. Donn61%
  5. Kennith62%
  6. Curt62%
  7. Linwood63%
  8. Lawerence64%
  9. Ward64%
  10. Hal64%

Love potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Alphonso87%
  2. Bart83%
  3. Rob81%
  4. Toney80%
  5. Dickie79%
  6. Stanton79%
  7. Domingo78%
  8. Dino78%
  9. Greggory78%
  10. Monty76%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Phil51%
  4. Curt51%
  5. Denny53%
  6. Denis53%
  7. Elvis54%
  8. Ike54%
  9. Galen56%
  10. Lon56%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Toney93%
  2. Dwain90%
  3. Rob90%
  4. Rogers87%
  5. Jerrold87%
  6. Art85%
  7. Glynn83%
  8. Kennith82%
  9. Mitch82%
  10. Greggory82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dickie56%
  2. Berry57%
  3. Lenny58%
  4. Dirk60%
  5. Chuck60%
  6. Rickie61%
  7. Elvis61%
  8. Wally61%
  9. Monty62%
  10. Eddy63%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Berry81%
  2. Monty81%
  3. Stanton80%
  4. Bart79%
  5. Burt78%
  6. Alphonso78%
  7. Richie76%
  8. Dickie76%
  9. Lenny75%
  10. Russ75%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Dirk46%
  3. Stanford47%
  4. Linwood49%
  5. Denny52%
  6. Phil52%
  7. Hal52%
  8. Denis52%
  9. Dwain53%
  10. Curt53%
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