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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

Bottom 10

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  3. Roo45%
  4. Ru45%
  5. Ruthy45%
  6. Tut45%
  7. Juanma47%
  8. Juancho47%
  9. Shaney47%
  10. Juanjo47%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Vanya42%
  3. Kalle42%
  4. Luc42%
  5. Holdy42%
  6. Luni42%
  7. Arny42%
  8. Sven42%
  9. Clintie42%
  10. Clinty42%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Ris42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Pari42%
  5. Armi42%
  6. Sheld42%
  7. Shellye42%
  8. Gaston42%
  9. Mav43%
  10. Mave43%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Shawny42%
  2. Conradino42%
  3. Roo42%
  4. Main42%
  5. Clintie42%
  6. Shaney42%
  7. Rolo42%
  8. Joselito42%
  9. Mar42%
  10. Marek42%
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