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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Rollin92%
  2. Aletha91%
  3. Golden90%
  4. Maud90%
  5. Basil90%
  6. Ardis90%
  7. Alphonse89%
  8. Ferdinand89%
  9. Ned88%
  10. Arlie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna48%
  2. Alpha53%
  3. Bertie53%
  4. Dorcas55%
  5. Gussie55%
  6. Thurman55%
  7. Newton56%
  8. Edythe57%
  9. Sanford57%
  10. Millard59%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha42%
  2. Oren42%
  3. Buck44%
  4. Sybil46%
  5. Neva46%
  6. Ocie46%
  7. Iona46%
  8. Newton47%
  9. Vernie47%
  10. Merlyn48%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Leonor46%
  3. Idella48%
  4. Tillie50%
  5. Roxie52%
  6. Lucious52%
  7. Waldo52%
  8. Lulu52%
  9. Marlyn52%
  10. Cletus53%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Newton42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Oren42%
  4. Edythe42%
  5. Alpha42%
  6. Erna42%
  7. Millard42%
  8. Thurman43%
  9. Sanford44%
  10. Adolph44%
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