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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. Allyssa42%
  2. Eleanora42%
  3. Jazlynn42%
  4. Estefania44%
  5. Ruth45%
  6. Roo45%
  7. Ruthie45%
  8. Ru45%
  9. Ruthy45%
  10. Tut45%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Luni42%
  4. Estefania42%
  5. Selene42%
  6. Whitley42%
  7. Arwen42%
  8. Luna42%
  9. Simone42%
  10. Jazlynn42%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Georgette43%
  4. Kali43%
  5. Kals43%
  6. Ashely44%
  7. Ary46%
  8. Arry46%
  9. Khaleesi46%
  10. Leonor46%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Roo42%
  2. Andrea42%
  3. Mar42%
  4. Zee42%
  5. Bertie42%
  6. Simone42%
  7. Albi42%
  8. Martha42%
  9. Nénès42%
  10. Constant42%
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