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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. Elijah90%
  2. Trevor88%
  3. Ella88%
  4. Aidan88%
  5. Evan88%
  6. Sydney87%
  7. Eli86%
  8. Caroline86%
  9. Julia86%
  10. Cameron86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Juan47%
  3. Faith50%
  4. Jose53%
  5. Chase57%
  6. Madelyn59%
  7. Hunter59%
  8. Hector60%
  9. Hannah61%
  10. Grant62%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Clayton44%
  3. Hannah46%
  4. Cole49%
  5. Preston50%
  6. Grant51%
  7. Dylan51%
  8. Aubrey51%
  9. Autumn52%
  10. Juan53%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Chase49%
  2. Max50%
  3. Destiny52%
  4. Autumn53%
  5. Preston54%
  6. Ivan55%
  7. Savannah57%
  8. Addison57%
  9. Kendall59%
  10. Hayden59%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Grant45%
  5. Hannah47%
  6. Hector49%
  7. Clayton51%
  8. Bryce55%
  9. Hunter55%
  10. Faith55%
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