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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
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Friendship potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Ellis92%
  2. Quinn90%
  3. Elliot89%
  4. Jasper88%
  5. Lorenzo88%
  6. Willa88%
  7. Beau88%
  8. Elena87%
  9. Ayla87%
  10. Lia87%

Bottom 10

  1. King53%
  2. Phoenix54%
  3. Royce57%
  4. Ryker57%
  5. Titus58%
  6. Maddox59%
  7. Kali59%
  8. Jaxson59%
  9. Nova59%
  10. Gianna59%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. River42%
  3. Holden42%
  4. Phoenix42%
  5. Iris45%
  6. Aria46%
  7. Willow47%
  8. Ryker49%
  9. Moses49%
  10. Gianna49%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick43%
  2. Kali43%
  3. Zander45%
  4. Xander45%
  5. Holden49%
  6. King49%
  7. Axel50%
  8. Luna51%
  9. Nova53%
  10. London54%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Annabelle87%
  2. Harmony87%
  3. Lucia87%
  4. Lia86%
  5. Eliana86%
  6. Elena86%
  7. Ayla86%
  8. Ellis86%
  9. Noel86%
  10. Juliette85%

Bottom 10

  1. Gianna45%
  2. Moses45%
  3. Titus47%
  4. Lionel50%
  5. Adelaide50%
  6. Cruz52%
  7. Sterling54%
  8. Maddox54%
  9. Royce54%
  10. Walker55%
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