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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. Lynda92%
  2. Sherrie89%
  3. Gwen88%
  4. Shari87%
  5. Bonita87%
  6. Sheryl86%
  7. Karla86%
  8. Lorna86%
  9. Rae86%
  10. Rosalyn85%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese52%
  2. Teri52%
  3. Bernadette57%
  4. Jayne59%
  5. Joni59%
  6. Janis60%
  7. Polly65%
  8. Susanne65%
  9. Jeanine65%
  10. Trudy66%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Joni49%
  2. Jayne49%
  3. Janis49%
  4. Deloris53%
  5. Teri54%
  6. Therese54%
  7. Cathleen56%
  8. Lynne57%
  9. Shelia58%
  10. Dianna59%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Shelia83%
  2. Leann81%
  3. Jana80%
  4. Susanne79%
  5. Laurel79%
  6. Polly78%
  7. Gwen77%
  8. Patrice77%
  9. Lynda77%
  10. Robyn77%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Sherrie95%
  2. Cheri91%
  3. Pam89%
  4. Lorie89%
  5. Bonita87%
  6. Shari87%
  7. Darla86%
  8. Shelly86%
  9. Sherri86%
  10. Mona85%
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