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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. Irvin92%
  2. Effie89%
  3. Willis88%
  4. Murray88%
  5. Bert88%
  6. Olive88%
  7. Sallie87%
  8. Rudolph87%
  9. May86%
  10. Jess86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie45%
  2. Johnie47%
  3. Inez51%
  4. Conrad53%
  5. Bernadine53%
  6. Amos55%
  7. Beulah55%
  8. Elbert58%
  9. Willard59%
  10. Luther59%

Love potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Percy45%
  2. Amos47%
  3. Hilda48%
  4. Iva49%
  5. Inez50%
  6. Conrad51%
  7. Ruthie51%
  8. Fay52%
  9. Will53%
  10. Johnie53%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Johnie85%
  2. Addie84%
  3. Eunice84%
  4. Ollie83%
  5. Cecelia83%
  6. Willard83%
  7. Hugh82%
  8. Burton82%
  9. Alta82%
  10. Estelle81%

Bottom 10

  1. Fay50%
  2. Virgil53%
  3. Ila53%
  4. Luther53%
  5. Lola54%
  6. Estella56%
  7. Roscoe56%
  8. Jeannette57%
  9. Lela58%
  10. Opal58%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Rosalie88%
  2. Lucile87%
  3. Susie87%
  4. Nannie87%
  5. Effie86%
  6. Jewell86%
  7. Myrna86%
  8. Lottie85%
  9. Rufus84%
  10. Jewel83%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Alberta42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Johnie42%
  6. Iva45%
  7. Elbert45%
  8. Amos46%
  9. Willard47%
  10. Ramona48%
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