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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

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. Chad52%
  4. Eric57%
  5. Marc59%
  6. Erik65%
  7. Tonya67%
  8. Andre67%
  9. Lance68%
  10. Derrick69%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Jill50%
  2. Marc51%
  3. Shane53%
  4. Shawn53%
  5. Chad54%
  6. Erik55%
  7. Eric55%
  8. Katrina56%
  9. Dana57%
  10. Darren58%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Chad48%
  2. Darren55%
  3. Jason55%
  4. Heather56%
  5. Tracy58%
  6. April59%
  7. Amy59%
  8. Shannon59%
  9. Tamara60%
  10. Jennifer61%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Marc46%
  4. Eric46%
  5. Erik51%
  6. Andre51%
  7. Tonya53%
  8. Jill55%
  9. Katrina56%
  10. Derrick58%
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