Edwina
[ɛdˈwiː.nə]Meaning
feminine form of Edwin, an Old English name meaning "rich friend"
Background Story
Edwina is the feminine form of Edwin, a name formed from the Old English elements ead and wine and meaning "rich friend". Its variants include Edweena, Edwena and Edwyna, with Eddie as a diminutive and Edwin, Ed, Eddy and Edwyn as masculine forms. Edwin remained popular until the Norman Conquest, fell out of favour afterwards, and returned to use in Victorian times.
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