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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. Oliver93%
  2. Theodore90%
  3. Julian88%
  4. Olivia87%
  5. Audrey87%
  6. Sadie87%
  7. Luke86%
  8. Lydia86%
  9. Lucy85%
  10. Cecilia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham52%
  2. Everett55%
  3. Josiah59%
  4. Owen64%
  5. Colton65%
  6. Micah66%
  7. Levi67%
  8. Arianna67%
  9. Ariana67%
  10. Wyatt67%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Sebastian83%
  2. Lucas81%
  3. Olivia80%
  4. Julian80%
  5. Leo80%
  6. Lucy78%
  7. Theodore78%
  8. Luke77%
  9. Cooper77%
  10. Oliver77%

Bottom 10

  1. Owen45%
  2. Everett50%
  3. Wyatt50%
  4. Miles52%
  5. Micah57%
  6. Layla57%
  7. Arianna57%
  8. Josiah58%
  9. Claire58%
  10. Avery59%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Harper55%
  2. Damian57%
  3. Levi58%
  4. Ariana58%
  5. Grayson59%
  6. Miles59%
  7. Maxwell60%
  8. Charlie60%
  9. Liam62%
  10. Arianna62%

Crush potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham42%
  2. Everett42%
  3. Owen46%
  4. Wyatt50%
  5. Josiah52%
  6. Levi56%
  7. Colton61%
  8. Cora61%
  9. Micah61%
  10. Claire62%
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