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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

Bottom 10

  1. Thurman55%
  2. Newton56%
  3. Sanford57%
  4. Millard59%
  5. Alford59%
  6. Jerold59%
  7. Hiram60%
  8. Leander60%
  9. Buck60%
  10. Santo60%

Love potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Oren42%
  2. Buck44%
  3. Newton47%
  4. Armand48%
  5. Merlin48%
  6. Coy52%
  7. Hoyt53%
  8. Freeman54%
  9. Wiley55%
  10. Thurman55%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Waldo52%
  3. Lucious52%
  4. Cletus53%
  5. Coy53%
  6. Napoleon53%
  7. Elton55%
  8. Bud55%
  9. Buster55%
  10. Leander57%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Oren42%
  2. Millard42%
  3. Newton42%
  4. Thurman43%
  5. Adolph44%
  6. Sanford44%
  7. Olen47%
  8. Hiram47%
  9. Armand47%
  10. Buck47%
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