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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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Friendship potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Roo45%
  2. Ru45%
  3. Ruthy45%
  4. Tut45%
  5. Drea47%
  6. Zee51%
  7. Nes51%
  8. Nénès51%
  9. Agnou51%
  10. Iny51%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Luni42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Simi42%
  5. Arry43%
  6. Ary43%
  7. Risette45%
  8. Ravena45%
  9. Iridou45%
  10. Iri45%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Kals43%
  2. Ary46%
  3. Arry46%
  4. Khaleesi46%
  5. Adie48%
  6. Dada48%
  7. Diamonda50%
  8. Dima50%
  9. Simi50%
  10. Mist50%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Roo42%
  2. Mar42%
  3. Zee42%
  4. Albi42%
  5. Nénès42%
  6. Constant42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Stance42%
  9. Iny42%
  10. Babs42%
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