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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

Top 10

  1. Sherry91%
  2. Stacey90%
  3. Wilma88%
  4. June88%
  5. Ella88%
  6. Shirley88%
  7. Minnie88%
  8. Sheila88%
  9. Rhonda88%
  10. Olivia87%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Andrea47%
  3. Faith50%
  4. Agnes51%
  5. Teresa52%
  6. Terri52%
  7. Barbara52%
  8. Theresa52%
  9. Martha53%
  10. Roberta53%

Love potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara45%
  2. Anne46%
  3. Anna46%
  4. Annie46%
  5. Hannah46%
  6. Ann46%
  7. Jeanne49%
  8. Janice49%
  9. Jane49%
  10. Joan49%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Kendra51%
  3. Carla51%
  4. Whitney52%
  5. Destiny52%
  6. Autumn53%
  7. Maxine55%
  8. Crystal55%
  9. Harper55%
  10. Wanda55%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Agnes42%
  6. Barbara42%
  7. Roberta42%
  8. Connie42%
  9. Norma44%
  10. Joan45%
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