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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

Bottom 10

  1. Erna48%
  2. Bertie53%
  3. Dorcas55%
  4. Gussie55%
  5. Edythe57%
  6. Theda59%
  7. Socorro59%
  8. Jannie59%
  9. Petra60%
  10. Concetta60%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Sybil46%
  2. Neva46%
  3. Iona46%
  4. Jaunita48%
  5. Ione48%
  6. Jannie49%
  7. Ouida49%
  8. Letha49%
  9. Bertie51%
  10. Erna52%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor46%
  2. Idella48%
  3. Tillie50%
  4. Roxie52%
  5. Lulu52%
  6. Letha53%
  7. Rubye55%
  8. Lessie55%
  9. Iona57%
  10. Linnie57%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Edythe42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Jannie45%
  5. Gussie47%
  6. Una51%
  7. Neva52%
  8. Arline52%
  9. Orpha52%
  10. Ardith52%
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