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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. Bobbi53%
  2. Shauna59%
  3. Shawna59%
  4. Charity59%
  5. Candy64%
  6. Karin65%
  7. Aisha65%
  8. Ronda66%
  9. Alisa67%
  10. Gretchen69%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Shawna49%
  2. Shauna49%
  3. Alisa52%
  4. Bobbi54%
  5. Karin55%
  6. Charity56%
  7. Kari56%
  8. Trina56%
  9. Ingrid58%
  10. Angelique59%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Misty50%
  2. Yvette57%
  3. Ronda58%
  4. Aimee59%
  5. Amie59%
  6. Shawna59%
  7. Shauna59%
  8. Jodi60%
  9. Tabitha61%
  10. Candy62%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Shauna45%
  3. Shawna45%
  4. Karin51%
  5. Trina56%
  6. Kari56%
  7. Ingrid56%
  8. Ronda59%
  9. Deana59%
  10. Aisha60%
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