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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. Meryl92%
  2. Lynda92%
  3. Sherry91%
  4. Delphine91%
  5. Sherrie89%
  6. Debbi89%
  7. Juliann88%
  8. Gwen88%
  9. Sheila88%
  10. Nena88%

Love potential for Edwyn

Top 10

  1. Mimi95%
  2. Janey89%
  3. Ginny86%
  4. Pattie86%
  5. Juliann85%
  6. Jacki85%
  7. Lynda84%
  8. Janette84%
  9. Janet84%
  10. Lawanna84%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Joycelyn44%
  3. Barbara45%
  4. Anne46%
  5. Ann46%
  6. Janis49%
  7. Joni49%
  8. Jane49%
  9. Tamra49%
  10. Jeanie49%

Professional potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Georgette43%
  3. Madonna48%
  4. Paulette49%
  5. Carla51%
  6. Roxane52%
  7. Mikki55%
  8. Gay55%
  9. Carleen55%
  10. Wanda55%

Crush potential for Edwyn

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Barbara42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Alfreda42%
  5. Martha42%
  6. Roberta42%
  7. Jayne45%
  8. Jo45%
  9. Helga45%
  10. Jane45%
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