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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. Wilma88%
  2. June88%
  3. Shirley88%
  4. Minnie88%
  5. Clara87%
  6. Sylvia85%
  7. Elsie85%
  8. Arlene85%
  9. Joyce85%
  10. Pauline83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Agnes51%
  3. Mildred56%
  4. Miriam56%
  5. Jean59%
  6. Joan59%
  7. Jennie59%
  8. Vera60%
  9. Myrtle60%
  10. Anna61%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Anna46%
  2. Annie46%
  3. Joan49%
  4. Jean49%
  5. Jennie49%
  6. Agnes50%
  7. Dolores51%
  8. Delores51%
  9. Ruth51%
  10. Edith52%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Maxine55%
  3. Jeanette57%
  4. Jennie59%
  5. Jean59%
  6. Joan59%
  7. Edith60%
  8. Judith60%
  9. Mabel61%
  10. Arlene62%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Norma44%
  4. Joan45%
  5. Jennie45%
  6. Vera45%
  7. Jean45%
  8. Gertrude47%
  9. Anna47%
  10. Annie47%
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