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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. Anakin47%
  2. Ares52%
  3. Yehoshua55%
  4. Koa55%
  5. Kaiser57%
  6. Osman57%
  7. Alaric57%
  8. Kain59%
  9. Jairus59%
  10. Dovid60%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Baxter83%
  2. Orson81%
  3. Jakobi81%
  4. Vivaan81%
  5. Tiago81%
  6. Gian81%
  7. Nikko81%
  8. Kaison81%
  9. Hansel80%
  10. Kooper80%

Bottom 10

  1. Sven42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Alaric42%
  4. Kain42%
  5. Ransom43%
  6. Viktor45%
  7. Kaiser47%
  8. Bjorn48%
  9. Harlen49%
  10. Steele51%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Ares44%
  3. Kaiser49%
  4. Axl50%
  5. Alaric50%
  6. Ransom51%
  7. Kain51%
  8. Wolfgang51%
  9. Achilles52%
  10. Cristiano53%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Orson85%
  2. Juelz83%
  3. Amado83%
  4. Hansel82%
  5. Conley82%
  6. Eason82%
  7. Teodoro82%
  8. Huxley81%
  9. Kaison81%
  10. Coen81%

Bottom 10

  1. Hadi42%
  2. Johannes44%
  3. Alaric45%
  4. Sven45%
  5. Bjorn45%
  6. Viktor45%
  7. Hussein47%
  8. Osman47%
  9. Salman47%
  10. Musa47%
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