Edwina

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Edwina

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Edwina is a modern, English feminine form of the name Edwin. Edwin is the modern English form of Eadwine, an Old English name meaning “Rich Friend,” from “ead” (rich) and “wine” (friend).

History:
Coined in the 19th century to create a feminine counterpart to Edwin, Edwina did not become common until the early 20th. However, it declined rapidly, and today is almost unknown.

Pronunciation: ed-ween-ah.

Alternates: Edwinia, Edweena, Edwine, Edwena, Edwena, Edwyna.
Hungarian: Edina.

Masculine: Edwin.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.011 % named Edwina

Popularity of Edwina:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 672nd most popular.
1910-1920: 536th most popular.
1920-1930: 496th most popular.
1930-1940: 449th most popular.
1940-1950: 428th most popular.
1950-1960: 686th most popular.
1960-1970: 707th most popular.
1970-1990: N/A