Edwina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Edwina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Edwina is a feminine form of the old English name Edwin, meaning 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend', derived from the Old English name elements ead for 'wealth, inheritance' and wine for 'friend'. The old girl's name Edwina is still widely used today, particularly in English-speaking areas.
What does the name Edwina mean?
Edwina is a feminine form of the old English name Edwin, meaning 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend', derived from the Old English name elements ead for 'wealth, inheritance' and wine for 'friend'. The old girl's name Edwina is still widely used today, particularly in English-speaking areas. Variants of Edwina include Eduina, Edvina, and Edwine.
Where does the name Edwina come from?
Etymology Edwina is a female first name of Old English origin meaning 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend'. Old English
How do you pronounce Edwina?
Sound & pronunciation of Edwina: The name Edwina is three syllables and flowing: 'Ed-wi-na' [ɛdˈviːna]. The long 'i' brings a clear, bright tone to the middle of the name. The open '-na' at the end provides a friendly, soft conclusion. Edwina sounds light and approachable - clearly structured, yet gentle and feminine.
When is the name day of Edwina?
Edwina celebrates her name day on December 19.
Popularity
Edwina is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 at 2,714th. In the last ten years, Edwina has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,707th.
Nicknames & pet names
Edda / Eddi / Edi / Edwinchen / Twinny / Wina / Wini / Winny
Similar first names
Eduina
Famous people
- Edwina Alexander (Australian equestrian)
- Edwina Booth (American actress)
- Edwina Brudenell (English model)
- Edwina Chamier (Canadian skier)
- Edwina de Pooter (Entertainer)
- Edwina Dumm (American illustrator)
- Edwina Eustis Dick (American opera singer)
- Edwina Findley (Actress from the USA)
- Edwina Hayes (Singer)
- Edwina Sandys (English artist)
- Edwina Tops-Alexander (Australian equestrian)
Frequently asked questions about the name Edwina
What is the origin of the name Edwina?
Edwina has its roots in Old English and is the feminine form of the name Edwin. The elements ead and wine mean 'wealth' and 'friend'.
What does the first name Edwina mean?
The name Edwina means 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend'.
How popular is the name Edwina?
Edwina remains common, particularly in English-speaking regions, although it is less frequently encountered in other countries.