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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. Teresa52%
  2. Theresa52%
  3. Terri52%
  4. Barbara52%
  5. Roberta53%
  6. Martha53%
  7. Connie56%
  8. Constance56%
  9. Jo59%
  10. Jane59%

Love potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Janet84%
  2. Nancy83%
  3. Gloria83%
  4. Charlene83%
  5. Sherry83%
  6. Penny82%
  7. Sheila82%
  8. Sally81%
  9. Kathy81%
  10. Susan80%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara45%
  2. Anne46%
  3. Ann46%
  4. Jane49%
  5. Jo49%
  6. Janice49%
  7. Jeanne49%
  8. Roberta54%
  9. Teresa54%
  10. Theresa54%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Carla51%
  2. Wanda55%
  3. Gloria56%
  4. Janet57%
  5. Regina58%
  6. Janice59%
  7. Jo59%
  8. Jeanne59%
  9. Jane59%
  10. Melody59%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Barbara42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Martha42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Jo45%
  7. Jane45%
  8. Janice45%
  9. Jeanne45%
  10. Ann47%
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