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Win

Boy Name day: October 12
Win 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. Also a short form of Winifred, Winston, Darwin.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: 'Rich/fortunate friend'.
From Old English 'Eadwine', combining 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'wine' (friend).

Name day for Win

October 12

Why this day? Win is a short form of Edwin, and shares its name day.

Win is celebrated in the United States on October 12.

The story of the name Win

Win 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, Win is rarely written as such: the Wins are Edwins (244,351 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Edwin page. Win is also a short form of Winifred, Winston, Darwin.

Frequently asked questions about Win

What does Win mean?

Win is a short form of Edwin, which means 'Rich/fortunate friend'.

When is Win's name day?

October 12, together with Edwin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Win 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.

Win'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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Jasper88%
  2. Lorenzo88%
  3. Beau88%
  4. Tobias86%
  5. Gael86%
  6. Mateo86%
  7. Ezra86%
  8. Simon86%
  9. Leonardo85%
  10. Graham84%

Bottom 10

  1. King53%
  2. Royce57%
  3. Ryker57%
  4. Titus58%
  5. Maddox59%
  6. Jaxson59%
  7. Sterling59%
  8. Axel60%
  9. Moses60%
  10. Zayden60%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Holden42%
  2. Ryker49%
  3. Moses49%
  4. Maverick50%
  5. Ryder51%
  6. Sterling51%
  7. Royce51%
  8. King51%
  9. Maddox52%
  10. Axel52%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Graham85%
  2. Bennett81%
  3. Asher81%
  4. Solomon81%
  5. Mateo80%
  6. Emmett80%
  7. Beau78%
  8. Greyson78%
  9. Reed78%
  10. Tucker77%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick43%
  2. Zander45%
  3. Xander45%
  4. Holden49%
  5. King49%
  6. Axel50%
  7. Jase55%
  8. Jayce55%
  9. Kendrick55%
  10. Kyler55%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Moses45%
  2. Titus47%
  3. Lionel50%
  4. Sterling54%
  5. Maddox54%
  6. Royce54%
  7. Walker55%
  8. King55%
  9. Abel55%
  10. Ezekiel56%
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