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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. Effie89%
  2. Olive88%
  3. Sallie87%
  4. May86%
  5. Elvira86%
  6. Myrna85%
  7. Rosalie85%
  8. Selma85%
  9. Nannie85%
  10. Lottie84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie45%
  2. Inez51%
  3. Bernadine53%
  4. Beulah55%
  5. Iva59%
  6. Lola62%
  7. Geneva62%
  8. Addie63%
  9. Ramona64%
  10. Eugenia64%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Hilda48%
  2. Iva49%
  3. Inez50%
  4. Ruthie51%
  5. Ila54%
  6. Alta54%
  7. Fern55%
  8. Nell55%
  9. Opal55%
  10. Leola56%

Professional potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Addie84%
  2. Eunice84%
  3. Cecelia83%
  4. Alta82%
  5. Selma81%
  6. Celia81%
  7. Estelle81%
  8. Dorothea81%
  9. Irma80%
  10. Erma80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila53%
  2. Lola54%
  3. Estella56%
  4. Jeannette57%
  5. Elva58%
  6. Opal58%
  7. Lela58%
  8. Ramona58%
  9. Iva59%
  10. Beulah59%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Rosalie88%
  2. Susie87%
  3. Lucile87%
  4. Nannie87%
  5. Myrna86%
  6. Effie86%
  7. Lottie85%
  8. Lela83%
  9. Mable83%
  10. Luella83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Alberta42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Iva45%
  5. Ramona48%
  6. Bernadine49%
  7. Addie50%
  8. Hilda50%
  9. Geneva51%
  10. Harriet53%
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