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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. Edwin96%
  2. Edward88%
  3. Billy88%
  4. Clarence88%
  5. Gene87%
  6. Eugene87%
  7. Melvin86%
  8. Claude84%
  9. Lewis84%
  10. Fred84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack47%
  2. Roland51%
  3. Herbert52%
  4. Arnold52%
  5. Joe53%
  6. Harold55%
  7. Ray56%
  8. Raymond56%
  9. Albert58%
  10. Donald59%

Love potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Alfred86%
  2. Maurice85%
  3. Melvin83%
  4. George82%
  5. Alvin80%
  6. Gene80%
  7. Eugene80%
  8. Edwin77%
  9. Billy77%
  10. Leon77%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde47%
  3. Herbert48%
  4. Harold50%
  5. Roland51%
  6. Leonard53%
  7. Harvey53%
  8. Jack53%
  9. Francis53%
  10. Milton54%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Chester88%
  2. Jack85%
  3. Frank84%
  4. Herman82%
  5. Herbert80%
  6. Harry80%
  7. Ernest80%
  8. Henry80%
  9. Bobby79%
  10. Bernard79%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald55%
  2. Clyde55%
  3. Warren58%
  4. Calvin59%
  5. Leonard61%
  6. Franklin61%
  7. Leon62%
  8. Maurice62%
  9. George62%
  10. Elmer63%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Edwin82%
  2. Melvin81%
  3. Marvin75%
  4. Billy75%
  5. Arthur75%
  6. Lloyd75%
  7. Alvin75%
  8. Calvin74%
  9. George74%
  10. Leon74%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Harold42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Joe42%
  5. Roland42%
  6. Jack42%
  7. Herman44%
  8. Harry44%
  9. Henry44%
  10. Albert45%
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