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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Knox45%
  2. Samson46%
  3. Gunner49%
  4. Abdiel51%
  5. Bruno51%
  6. Abdullah52%
  7. Cain52%
  8. Abram52%
  9. Luka52%
  10. Lucien52%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Vladimir42%
  2. Cain42%
  3. Luka42%
  4. Knox42%
  5. Gunner47%
  6. Gunnar47%
  7. Mathias48%
  8. Moshe49%
  9. Ishmael49%
  10. Bronson49%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Callum89%
  2. Abram88%
  3. Shmuel86%
  4. Anson85%
  5. Kayson84%
  6. Chaim84%
  7. Emmet83%
  8. Benson83%
  9. Judson82%
  10. Layton82%

Bottom 10

  1. Kash44%
  2. Jax49%
  3. Vladimir51%
  4. Ace51%
  5. Barron52%
  6. Zayn52%
  7. Orion53%
  8. Casper53%
  9. Adonis55%
  10. Cain56%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Bruno42%
  2. Bronson42%
  3. Knox42%
  4. Gunnar42%
  5. Cain42%
  6. Samson42%
  7. Lucien42%
  8. Luka42%
  9. Abram42%
  10. Abdullah43%
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