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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

Bottom 10

  1. Arianna67%
  2. Ariana67%
  3. Cora74%
  4. Claire75%
  5. Nora75%
  6. Layla76%
  7. Harper76%
  8. Mia76%
  9. Naomi79%
  10. Amelia80%

Love potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Olivia80%
  2. Lucy78%
  3. Lydia75%
  4. Mia75%
  5. Cecilia73%
  6. Stella72%
  7. Sofia71%
  8. Sadie70%
  9. Naomi69%
  10. Charlotte68%

Bottom 10

  1. Layla57%
  2. Arianna57%
  3. Claire58%
  4. Cora60%
  5. Nora61%
  6. Violet61%
  7. Ariana62%
  8. Amelia63%
  9. Harper64%
  10. Audrey66%

Professional potential for Win

Bottom 10

  1. Harper55%
  2. Ariana58%
  3. Arianna62%
  4. Layla64%
  5. Mia65%
  6. Cora67%
  7. Sofia68%
  8. Violet69%
  9. Stella70%
  10. Naomi71%

Crush potential for Win

Top 10

  1. Olivia89%
  2. Charlotte85%
  3. Sadie82%
  4. Lucy81%
  5. Cecilia81%
  6. Violet81%
  7. Mia80%
  8. Audrey80%
  9. Naomi79%
  10. Lydia79%

Bottom 10

  1. Cora61%
  2. Claire62%
  3. Arianna64%
  4. Nora66%
  5. Ariana74%
  6. Harper74%
  7. Sofia74%
  8. Amelia76%
  9. Stella78%
  10. Layla78%
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