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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. Luc52%
  2. Catelyn55%
  3. Isaak55%
  4. Tyran55%
  5. Marek55%
  6. Yocheved57%
  7. Ciro57%
  8. Hyrum59%
  9. Obed59%
  10. Jens59%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Ciro44%
  4. Marek45%
  5. Aiyanna46%
  6. Soledad47%
  7. Berlin47%
  8. Kalei48%
  9. Esau48%
  10. Arnav49%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Carrington46%
  2. Tyran48%
  3. Ramses50%
  4. Shia51%
  5. Tyce51%
  6. Kayne51%
  7. Trevion52%
  8. Bentlee52%
  9. Coley53%
  10. Ceasar53%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Marek42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Isaak42%
  4. Ciro42%
  5. Arman46%
  6. Obed47%
  7. Jens47%
  8. Avrohom49%
  9. Hyrum49%
  10. Marko51%
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