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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. Edwin96%
  2. Edward88%
  3. Billy88%
  4. Clarence88%
  5. Gene87%
  6. Eugene87%
  7. Melvin86%
  8. Fred84%
  9. Claude84%
  10. Lewis84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack47%
  2. Roland51%
  3. Herbert52%
  4. Arnold52%
  5. Joe53%
  6. Harold55%
  7. Ray56%
  8. Raymond56%
  9. Albert58%
  10. Donald59%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Alfred86%
  2. Maurice85%
  3. Melvin83%
  4. George82%
  5. Eugene80%
  6. Alvin80%
  7. Gene80%
  8. Leon77%
  9. Billy77%
  10. Edwin77%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde47%
  3. Herbert48%
  4. Harold50%
  5. Roland51%
  6. Harvey53%
  7. Leonard53%
  8. Francis53%
  9. Jack53%
  10. Milton54%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Chester88%
  2. Jack85%
  3. Frank84%
  4. Herman82%
  5. Ernest80%
  6. Herbert80%
  7. Henry80%
  8. Harry80%
  9. Bernard79%
  10. Bobby79%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde55%
  2. Donald55%
  3. Warren58%
  4. Calvin59%
  5. Leonard61%
  6. Franklin61%
  7. Maurice62%
  8. George62%
  9. Leon62%
  10. Eugene63%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Edwin82%
  2. Melvin81%
  3. Lloyd75%
  4. Billy75%
  5. Arthur75%
  6. Marvin75%
  7. Alvin75%
  8. Leon74%
  9. George74%
  10. Calvin74%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Roland42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. Harold42%
  7. Harry44%
  8. Henry44%
  9. Herman44%
  10. Albert45%
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