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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. Neil93%
  3. Timothy92%
  4. Alonza92%
  5. Kelvin92%
  6. Kieth92%
  7. Mitch90%
  8. Jerome90%
  9. Lonnie89%
  10. Alphonso89%

Bottom 10

  1. John47%
  2. Joesph53%
  3. Joseph53%
  4. Rocky55%
  5. Bruce55%
  6. Dirk57%
  7. Rock57%
  8. Dwayne57%
  9. Karl57%
  10. Mark59%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Woody91%
  2. Lonnie87%
  3. Teddy87%
  4. Alphonso87%
  5. Dwaine84%
  6. Roddy83%
  7. Bart83%
  8. Chip83%
  9. Wardell82%
  10. Timmy82%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Dirk42%
  4. Flint44%
  5. Kurt45%
  6. Van47%
  7. Don48%
  8. Jon48%
  9. Rand48%
  10. Phil51%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard49%
  2. Dean51%
  3. Sid54%
  4. Karl55%
  5. Brad55%
  6. Van55%
  7. Darwin56%
  8. Davey56%
  9. Dickie56%
  10. Berry57%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Timothy89%
  2. Roby84%
  3. Walt83%
  4. Kelvin82%
  5. Timmie82%
  6. Curtis82%
  7. Woody82%
  8. Barry82%
  9. Kevin82%
  10. Berry81%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joesph42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Joseph42%
  5. Don44%
  6. Bruce45%
  7. Kurt45%
  8. Mark46%
  9. Dirk46%
  10. Stanford47%
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