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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. Kelvin92%
  2. Ed88%
  3. Neal88%
  4. Monte87%
  5. Terrence86%
  6. Terence86%
  7. Perry86%
  8. Nick84%
  9. Fredrick84%
  10. Ron82%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky55%
  2. Dwayne57%
  3. Freddy59%
  4. Kurt61%
  5. Brad62%
  6. Kirk62%
  7. Pete63%
  8. Garry63%
  9. Timmy64%
  10. Randal64%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Teddy87%
  2. Timmy82%
  3. Sammy82%
  4. Kelvin80%
  5. Ron78%
  6. Ted78%
  7. Kenny78%
  8. Stewart77%
  9. Nick77%
  10. Doug76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Van47%
  3. Laurence52%
  4. Randal52%
  5. Byron53%
  6. Dwight53%
  7. Randolph54%
  8. Guy55%
  9. Rickey56%
  10. Darwin56%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Brad55%
  2. Van55%
  3. Darwin56%
  4. Rocky58%
  5. Byron59%
  6. Daryl60%
  7. Rick61%
  8. Rickey61%
  9. Garry62%
  10. Matt62%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Kelvin82%
  2. Monte80%
  3. Kenny80%
  4. Ron76%
  5. Ted76%
  6. Dave76%
  7. Benny76%
  8. Perry76%
  9. Terrence75%
  10. Terence75%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Randal50%
  3. Kirk50%
  4. Rocky51%
  5. Bradford52%
  6. Pete52%
  7. Dwight52%
  8. Kent53%
  9. Randolph54%
  10. Dwayne55%
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