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Edwin
Some might be surprised to learn that Edwin has been a consistent presence on the popular names list since statistics have become available.
The most famous Edwin in history was a seventh century martyr called Edwin of Northumbria, and in literature is familiar from the protagonist of Charles Dickens' final (and unfinished) novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's was born Edwin, and fellow astronaut Frank Borman honored him by using Edwin for his son.
English
Male
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Traits
- Intelligent
- Sophisticated
- Eloquent
- Friendly
Compatibility
Edwin pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. It also works nicely as a strong and distinguished middle name. Culturally, Edwin fits well with English and European naming styles.
Intelligent
Sophisticated
Eloquent
Friendly
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Edwin Buzz Aldrin
Astronaut
Born: January 20, 1930 · Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA
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Loyalty, belief, fairy
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Edwin Original form
- Edvin Swedish
- Эдвин Russian
- 艾德温 Mandarin Chinese
- एडविन Hindi
- Arabic
- Korean
- Japanese
- Hebrew
Cultural Adaptations
- إدوين (Edwin) Arabic
- 에드윈 (Edwin) Korean
- エドウィン (Edwin) Japanese
- אדווין (Edwin) Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions about Edwin
- What does Edwin mean?
- Rich, Prosperous Friend, Wealthy Friend
- What is the origin of Edwin?
- Edwin has English origins.
- Is Edwin popular?
- Edwin has been viewed 116 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Edwin?
- Similar names include Faye, Lincoln, Steven, Trevor, Amir.
- How do you pronounce Edwin?
- Edwin is pronounced ED-win.
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