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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Bart93%
  2. Mitch90%
  3. Alphonso89%
  4. Gil85%
  5. Cornell85%
  6. Stanton85%
  7. Frederic84%
  8. Russ83%
  9. Chet83%
  10. Lanny83%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph53%
  2. Dirk57%
  3. Elvis61%
  4. Donn61%
  5. Kennith62%
  6. Curt62%
  7. Linwood63%
  8. Ward64%
  9. Hal64%
  10. Lawerence64%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Alphonso87%
  2. Bart83%
  3. Rob81%
  4. Toney80%
  5. Dickie79%
  6. Stanton79%
  7. Greggory78%
  8. Domingo78%
  9. Dino78%
  10. Monty76%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Phil51%
  4. Curt51%
  5. Denny53%
  6. Denis53%
  7. Elvis54%
  8. Ike54%
  9. Rickie56%
  10. Lon56%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Toney93%
  2. Dwain90%
  3. Rob90%
  4. Jerrold87%
  5. Rogers87%
  6. Art85%
  7. Glynn83%
  8. Mitch82%
  9. Randell82%
  10. Galen82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dickie56%
  2. Berry57%
  3. Lenny58%
  4. Chuck60%
  5. Dirk60%
  6. Rickie61%
  7. Wally61%
  8. Elvis61%
  9. Monty62%
  10. Garth63%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Berry81%
  2. Monty81%
  3. Stanton80%
  4. Bart79%
  5. Alphonso78%
  6. Burt78%
  7. Richie76%
  8. Dickie76%
  9. Lenny75%
  10. Russ75%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Dirk46%
  3. Stanford47%
  4. Linwood49%
  5. Hal52%
  6. Denny52%
  7. Denis52%
  8. Phil52%
  9. Curt53%
  10. Dwain53%
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