Edwin
Edwin comes from the Anglo-Saxon "Eadwine" — "ead" (wealth, fortune) and "wine" (friend) — meaning "wealthy friend." King Edwin of Northumbria (586-633) was a 7th-century king who converted to Christianity and was venerated as a saint after his death in battle. Edwin was a top-100 American name from 1880 to 1945, peaking at #56 in 1899. Edwin (the physicist Edwin Hubble, 1889-1953, who proved the universe is expanding and gave his name to the Hubble Space Telescope) gave the name scientific weight. Edwin (the actor Edwin Booth, 1833-1893, the greatest American Shakespearean actor of his era) gave the name theatrical prestige. I find Edwin has a brisk, slightly vintage quality — the "Ed" opening is firm, and the "win" ending gives it a friendly quality. The nickname Ed (as in Edwin Hubble) lightens it. Edwin has been outside the US top 300 since 2010. Edwin is a male name of Anglo-Saxon origin that means "Wealthy friend". Brisk, vintage, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Edwins tend to be capable. US peaked #56 in 1899. Outside top 300 since 2010. Well-known people named Edwin include Edwin Hubble (astronomer), Edwin Booth (actor), King Edwin of Northumbria, Edwin (Anglo-Saxon name). Common variations and related forms of Edwin include Edwyn (variant), Eadwin (Old English), Eddie (nickname), Ed (short form).