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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

Top 10

  1. Willa88%
  2. Elena87%
  3. Ayla87%
  4. Lia87%
  5. Juliette86%
  6. Juliet86%
  7. Athena86%
  8. Alayna85%
  9. Camilla85%
  10. Lucia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali59%
  2. Nova59%
  3. Gianna59%
  4. Genesis60%
  5. Adelaide63%
  6. Aria64%
  7. Ximena67%
  8. Serenity67%
  9. Millie67%
  10. Lyla68%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Josie82%
  2. Penelope82%
  3. Camilla80%
  4. Lucia80%
  5. Mila79%
  6. Callie78%
  7. Camila77%
  8. Harmony77%
  9. Lia77%
  10. Ayla77%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Iris45%
  3. Aria46%
  4. Willow47%
  5. Gianna49%
  6. Kali50%
  7. Aurora52%
  8. Ximena53%
  9. Mara53%
  10. Genesis54%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Kali43%
  2. Luna51%
  3. Nova53%
  4. Londyn54%
  5. Scarlett54%
  6. Genesis55%
  7. Ivy56%
  8. Kinsley58%
  9. Gianna59%
  10. Eliza61%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Gianna45%
  2. Adelaide50%
  3. Kali61%
  4. Mara61%
  5. Serenity65%
  6. Nola65%
  7. Millie66%
  8. Scarlett66%
  9. Genesis66%
  10. Alina66%
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