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East

Boy Name day: April 22
East is a short form of Easton: on birth records it is written Easton (61,127 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Easton page.
Origin: Old English toponym/surname. Meaning: east town / eastern settlement.
From Old English 'east' (east) plus 'tun' (enclosure, settlement), a habitational surname for someone from a place called Easton, later adopted as an American first name.

Name day for East

April 22

Why this day? East is a short form of Easton, and shares its name day.

East is celebrated in the United States on April 22.

The story of the name East

East is a short form of Easton. It keeps its origin (Old English toponym/surname) and meaning — east town / eastern settlement, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, East is rarely written as such: the Easts are Eastons (61,127 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Easton page.

Frequently asked questions about East

What does East mean?

East is a short form of Easton, which means east town / eastern settlement.

When is East's name day?

April 22, together with Easton: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is East a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Easton.

East's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for East

Top 10

  1. Erika96%
  2. Tanya92%
  3. Regina92%
  4. Bernice90%
  5. Kara90%
  6. Paige90%
  7. Diane90%
  8. Diana90%
  9. Addison90%
  10. Vickie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Marguerite53%
  2. Margaret53%
  3. Margie53%
  4. Megan53%
  5. Hailey53%
  6. Molly53%
  7. Zoe53%
  8. Sue55%
  9. Susan55%
  10. Suzanne55%

Love potential for East

Top 10

  1. Beverly92%
  2. Gloria89%
  3. Janet89%
  4. Jeanette89%
  5. Denise88%
  6. Regina87%
  7. Doris87%
  8. Norma86%
  9. Beth85%
  10. Annette85%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya45%
  2. Melody48%
  3. Marilyn49%
  4. April50%
  5. Violet51%
  6. Alice51%
  7. Hailey53%
  8. Wanda54%
  9. Jill55%
  10. Zoey55%

Professional potential for East

Top 10

  1. Connie95%
  2. Constance95%
  3. Eleanor90%
  4. Elizabeth90%
  5. Beth90%
  6. Bessie90%
  7. Kristin85%
  8. Christine85%
  9. Christina85%
  10. Claire83%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy51%
  2. Melody52%
  3. Autumn52%
  4. Heather52%
  5. Molly52%
  6. Zoe54%
  7. Phyllis55%
  8. Kaylee55%
  9. April55%
  10. Bonnie56%

Crush potential for East

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Addison96%
  3. Darlene94%
  4. Cynthia93%
  5. Kimberly91%
  6. Bethany91%
  7. Erika91%
  8. Charlene91%
  9. Brenda91%
  10. Brooke91%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea56%
  2. Gertrude56%
  3. Agnes56%
  4. Constance57%
  5. Connie57%
  6. Roberta57%
  7. Martha57%
  8. Ruth57%
  9. Maggie58%
  10. Hailey58%
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