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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. Alex88%
  2. Zachary88%
  3. Marissa87%
  4. Joanna87%
  5. Sara87%
  6. Sarah87%
  7. Jesse86%
  8. Rachel86%
  9. Anthony86%
  10. Erin85%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea47%
  2. Sean47%
  3. Ana56%
  4. Victor60%
  5. Molly65%
  6. Mariah65%
  7. Brett66%
  8. Marcus66%
  9. Andrew67%
  10. Joshua67%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Tristan50%
  2. Ariel51%
  3. Marcus52%
  4. Andrea53%
  5. Derek53%
  6. Sean53%
  7. Ana54%
  8. Victor55%
  9. Kara56%
  10. Katelyn56%

Professional potential for Win

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea42%
  2. Sean42%
  3. Christian48%
  4. Andrew51%
  5. Victor51%
  6. Marcus51%
  7. Erika55%
  8. Kara55%
  9. Derek55%
  10. Brett56%
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