Eadwyn

Eadwyn is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is an obscure variant of the medieval name Eadwin (often modernized as Edwin) and appears in historical records in several spellings, including Eadwyn, Eadwin, and Edwyn. In contemporary usage it is rare and more likely to be found in discussions of onomastics, genealogy, or historical fiction than in everyday naming practice.

Etymology and meaning: The name is built from two Old English elements: ead- meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity, and wyn (also written wine) meaning friend or joy. The combination is commonly interpreted as “wealthy friend” or “prosperous friend,” though the exact nuance can vary by source.

Usage and distribution: Historically, variants of Eadwin were common in Anglo-Saxon England. In modern English, Edwin is the standard form; Eadwyn survives as a scholarly or literary variant. It may appear in fictional works set in early medieval Britain or in genealogical records preserving archaic spellings.

Notable bearers: No widely recognized contemporary or historical figure is known specifically by the spelling Eadwyn. The name is primarily of historical or literary interest rather than a common personal name today.

See also: Edwin, Edwyn, Eadwine, Eadwin.