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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. Alonza92%
  2. Kieth92%
  3. Kevan88%
  4. Dwane88%
  5. Walt86%
  6. Dwaine86%
  7. Wayde86%
  8. Roby85%
  9. Rollie85%
  10. Christophe84%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock57%
  2. Flint59%
  3. Cleophus59%
  4. Butch60%
  5. Sid62%
  6. Stoney62%
  7. Kennard63%
  8. Mikeal64%
  9. Rolf64%
  10. Rance67%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Woody91%
  2. Dwaine84%
  3. Roddy83%
  4. Chip83%
  5. Wardell82%
  6. Kirt81%
  7. Duwayne81%
  8. Kipp80%
  9. Timmothy80%
  10. Kevan80%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint44%
  2. Rand48%
  3. Rolf51%
  4. Cleve52%
  5. Rance53%
  6. Geary53%
  7. Butch55%
  8. Len56%
  9. Stevan56%
  10. Franz56%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard49%
  2. Sid54%
  3. Davey56%
  4. Franz61%
  5. Davy62%
  6. Brion63%
  7. Rudolfo63%
  8. Flint63%
  9. Timmie63%
  10. Blane63%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Roby84%
  2. Walt83%
  3. Timmie82%
  4. Woody82%
  5. Dwaine81%
  6. Reinaldo80%
  7. Davy80%
  8. Kieth80%
  9. Alphonzo79%
  10. Maury78%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolf47%
  2. Rock47%
  3. Flint47%
  4. Cleve51%
  5. Geary51%
  6. Rance52%
  7. Butch53%
  8. Kennard53%
  9. Stoney53%
  10. Delmas54%
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