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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. Minnie88%
  4. Billy88%
  5. June88%
  6. Willie88%
  7. Shirley88%
  8. Wilma88%
  9. Clarence88%
  10. Gene87%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Johnnie47%
  3. Jack47%
  4. Roland51%
  5. Agnes51%
  6. Herbert52%
  7. Arnold52%
  8. Joe53%
  9. Harold55%
  10. Miriam56%

Love potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Annie46%
  3. Anna46%
  4. Clyde47%
  5. Herbert48%
  6. Joan49%
  7. Jean49%
  8. Jennie49%
  9. Agnes50%
  10. Harold50%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Chester88%
  2. Jack85%
  3. Johnnie85%
  4. Marian84%
  5. Frank84%
  6. Pearl83%
  7. Norma82%
  8. Bertha82%
  9. Herman82%
  10. Sylvia82%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Donald55%
  3. Maxine55%
  4. Clyde55%
  5. Jeanette57%
  6. Warren58%
  7. Calvin59%
  8. Jean59%
  9. Joan59%
  10. Jennie59%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Harold42%
  3. Agnes42%
  4. Herbert42%
  5. Johnnie42%
  6. Joe42%
  7. Roland42%
  8. Ruth42%
  9. Jack42%
  10. Herman44%
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