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Edwina
GirlEnglish, Old English· “feminine of Edwin, rich friend”
- Meaning
- feminine of Edwin, rich friend
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- ehd-WEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #11,199
- US babies 2025
- 8
- Best rank
- #379 (1943)
- Peak year
- 1943
Meaning and origin of Edwina
Edwina is an English and Old English name that means “feminine of Edwin, rich friend”.
Edwina is a feminine form of Edwin, from the Old English Eadwine, made of ead, wealth or fortune, and wine, friend. Edwin was the name of a seventh-century king of Northumbria who became a saint. Edwina appeared in the nineteenth century as English families created feminine forms of older names. Edwina Mountbatten, wife of the last viceroy of India, is a well-known bearer. It is said ehd-WEE-nuh. The name has a refined, old-fashioned feel. Winnie and Edie are traditional nicknames.
Popularity over time
Edwina first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 87 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #379 in 1943, the same year it reached its highest count of 364 babies. In 2025, 8 babies were named Edwina, and it ranked #11,199 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #511 in 1920, #560 in 1950, #1,066 in 1980, #5,196 in 2000, #11,532 in 2010, and #11,199 in 2025. Of the 15,465 US girls named Edwina since records began, 18% were born in the 1940s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 2,362 babies. Since 2010, 105 more have been named Edwina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marylou, Judie, Jerilyn, Dottie, and Carolee.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Edwina is usually pronounced ehd-WEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Edwina
A few middle names that flow with Edwina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Edwina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edwina mean?
Edwina is an English and Old English name that means “feminine of Edwin, rich friend”.
What is the origin of the name Edwina?
Edwina has English and Old English roots. Edwina is a feminine form of Edwin, from the Old English Eadwine, made of ead, wealth or fortune, and wine, friend.
Is Edwina a popular name?
Not especially. Edwina ranked #11,199 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Edwina a boy or girl name?
Edwina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Edwina?
Edwina is usually pronounced ehd-WEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings