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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. Lynda92%
  2. Sherrie89%
  3. Gwen88%
  4. Bonita87%
  5. Shari87%
  6. Karla86%
  7. Lorna86%
  8. Sheryl86%
  9. Rae86%
  10. Lucinda85%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese52%
  2. Teri52%
  3. Bernadette57%
  4. Joni59%
  5. Jayne59%
  6. Janis60%
  7. Susanne65%
  8. Polly65%
  9. Jeanine65%
  10. Jeannie66%

Love potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Janis49%
  2. Joni49%
  3. Jayne49%
  4. Deloris53%
  5. Therese54%
  6. Teri54%
  7. Cathleen56%
  8. Lynne57%
  9. Shelia58%
  10. Myra59%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Shelia83%
  2. Leann81%
  3. Jana80%
  4. Laurel79%
  5. Susanne79%
  6. Polly78%
  7. Betsy77%
  8. Robyn77%
  9. Lynda77%
  10. Patrice77%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Sherrie95%
  2. Cheri91%
  3. Lorie89%
  4. Pam89%
  5. Bonita87%
  6. Shari87%
  7. Darla86%
  8. Shelly86%
  9. Sherri86%
  10. Mona85%
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