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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:

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Friendship potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Kamron92%
  2. Kole92%
  3. Marcelino92%
  4. Kale90%
  5. Kevon90%
  6. Marquez90%
  7. Eliot89%
  8. Donavon88%
  9. Mekhi88%
  10. Ean86%

Bottom 10

  1. Garrison53%
  2. Slade57%
  3. Dayton59%
  4. Lars59%
  5. Fidel60%
  6. Cristobal60%
  7. Mauro60%
  8. Genaro60%
  9. Camilo60%
  10. Gonzalo60%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Slade42%
  2. Johnson46%
  3. Ignacio48%
  4. Dayton49%
  5. Efren52%
  6. Donavan52%
  7. Brice53%
  8. Stone53%
  9. Garrison53%
  10. Rohan54%

Professional potential for Win

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Ignacio42%
  2. Garrison42%
  3. Adolfo44%
  4. Slade46%
  5. Stone47%
  6. Angus48%
  7. Baron51%
  8. Andreas52%
  9. Dayton52%
  10. Marshal53%
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