Edwin

Masculine

Meaning

Wealthy friend or prosperous friend.

Etymology

From the Old English name Eadwine, composed of ead meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity' and wine meaning 'friend'. The name was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings, particularly King Edwin of Northumbria in the 7th century.

About the Name Edwin

Edwin is a traditional English name with Anglo-Saxon royal heritage and associations with prosperity and friendship. Though less fashionable in recent decades, it retains a classic, distinguished character with historical depth.

Notable Bearers

Edwin Hubble Edwin Aldrin Edwin Arlington Robinson

Historical People Named Edwin

EDWIN BLASHFIELD

EDWIN MEANY

GENERAL

Edwin A. Halsey

Colonel

Edwin A. Newman

Edwin Anderson

Edwin Anderson Alderman

Doctor

Edwin B. Denby

Edwin B. Parker

Judge

Edwin Booth

Edwin Borchard

Prof.

Edwin Brooks

Edwin Broussard

Senator

Edwin Brown

J.

Edwin Brownley

Edwin C. Gibbs

Edwin C. Graham

Edwin C. Johnson

Senator

Edwin Croswell

Edwin D. RICKETTS

Honorable

Edwin Denby

Edwin Denison Morgan

Hon.

Edwin Dinwiddie

C.

Edwin Dunner

Edwin Earle

Captain

Edwin Eckel

C.

Edwin Fairfax Naulty

Edwin Forest

Edwin Fullman

Colonel

Edwin Glenn

Major

Edwin Grant Tolly

Edwin Gregory

Edwin Gruhl

Edwin H. Dressel

Superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint

Edwin Hakala

Lieutenant

Edwin Halsey

Colonel

Edwin Heath

Dr.

Edwin Hesse

chief clerk

Edwin Hill

Edwin Hughes

police captain

Edwin Jadwin

Lieutenant General

Edwin Johnson

Edwin Ladd

Senator

Edwin Londell

Edwin M. Carpenter

Rep.

Edwin M. Halsey

Colonel

Edwin M. Schaefer

Congressman

Edwin M. Stanton

Hon. Secretary of War

Edwin M. Watson

Brigadier General

Edwin Mackham

Edwin Markham

Edwin Marshall

Edwin Mayfield

Edwin Meredith

Secretary

Edwin Morgan

Honorable

Edwin Nye

Sen.

Edwin O. Wood

Edwin P. Shattuck

Edwin Pitts

Edwin R. Meade

Hon.

Edwin Rickets

Honorable

Edwin Roberts

Mayor

Edwin S. Booth

Special Assistant to the Attorney General

Edwin S. Broussard

Senator

Edwin S. Hartshorn

Lieutenant Colonel

Edwin S. Smith

Edwin Sands

Edwin Sanford

Judge

Edwin Shepherd

Controller of Shipping Board

Edwin Smith

Edwin Springweiler

Edwin Stanard

Hon.

Edwin T. Meredith

Secretary

Edwin Watson

Brigadier General

Edwin Webster

Colonel

Edwin Wilburn

Secretary

Edwin Willits

Postmaster of Monroe

Edwin Witte

Executive Director

Edwin Wright

Hon. Rep.

Edwin Stanton

1814–1869 Hon. Ohio